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C315 FAX

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,293 mi
Last recorded190,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 FAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 190,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion close to suspension mount

Fail 9 Jun 2025 190,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion close to suspension mount

Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 188,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 188,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 188,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 188,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 187,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 30 May 2019 186,760 miles

lots off welding repairs to underside off vehicle unable to fully inspect due to thick underseal covering

some movement visable in steering system not yet excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2017 185,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside and suspension,brake components are covered with anticorrosion spray

Pass 12 Feb 2016 183,600 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis front suspension fixing area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s rear sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 180,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 177,262 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 177,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 173,949 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 170,979 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/m - floor corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 167,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 164,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 161,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 158,244 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 4 Jan 2007 154,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 151,771 miles

steering pump leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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C315 FAX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 131,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C315 FAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C315 FAX registered?

C315 FAX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C315 FAX safe to buy?

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