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C498 CHX

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 148,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All Exhaust Rubbers deteriorated

Both Front Tyres Heavily Perished

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fule Pipe Caroaded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 148,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear inner CV gaiter split

nearside rear outer, and offside rear inner & outer CV gaiters deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 149,229 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear drive shaft boots perished but not part of the suspension

Fail 23 Feb 2012 148,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 146,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

steering idler pin/bush worn/creaking

Fail 24 Feb 2011 146,688 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

steering idler pin/bush worn/creaking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 145,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 145,106 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 143,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 143,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre excessively corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 140,950 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor but not in a testable area

offside front lower ball joint very slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2007 138,716 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front floor excessive corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front floor excessive corrosion, not in a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

nearside wiper torn

Fail 9 Feb 2006 136,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front floor excessive corrosion, not in a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

nearside wiper torn

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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C498 CHX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C498 CHX, 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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C498 CHX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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