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C48 MVH

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,614 mi
Last recorded154,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 MVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 154,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 148,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 148,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 146,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 145,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 143,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2016 141,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 141,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 140,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 137,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 131,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 130,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 128,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 125,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 123,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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C48 MVH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C48 MVH, 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 C48 MVH registered?

C48 MVH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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