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C447 TPD

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Bronze Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC447 TPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 149,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

severe corrosion around all jacking points outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2008 140,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 136,206 miles

advise oil light flashing

Fail 16 Aug 2007 136,206 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise oil light flashing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 135,973 miles

advise driver window doesnt open

advise nearside front tyre has cut in tread and in outer sidewall but not to cords

advise nearside rear indicator lense broken

advise offside rear tyre warn close to limits and has cut in tread but not to cords

advise old accident damage offside front

advise rear shocks soft

advise slight play in steering joints and idlor

Fail 14 Apr 2007 135,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise drivers window doesnt open

advise nearside front tyre has cut in tread and outer sidewall but not to cords

advise nearside handbrake reading low

advise nearside rear indicator lense broken

advise offside rear tyre warn close to limits and has a cut in tread but not to cords

advise old accident damage offside front

advise rear shocks soft

advise slight play in steering joints and idlor

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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C447 TPD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Bronze with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C447 TPD, 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 C447 TPD registered?

C447 TPD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C447 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C447 TPD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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