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C47 AST

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,330 mi
Last recorded94,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 AST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,330 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,708 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,836 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 68,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C47 AST is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C47 AST, 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 C47 AST registered?

C47 AST is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C47 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C47 AST shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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