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C416 FWX

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 100,787 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 105,622 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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C416 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 130,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C416 FWX, 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 40 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 C416 FWX registered?

C416 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C416 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 FWX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C416 FWX have outstanding finance?

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