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C517 PUJ

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,820 mi
Last recorded146,820 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC517 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 146,820 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle getting very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2006 145,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 145,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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C517 PUJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C517 PUJ, 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 C517 PUJ registered?

C517 PUJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C517 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C517 PUJ shows 3 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.

Does C517 PUJ have outstanding finance?

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