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C530 NWC

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 119,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2007 118,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 117,173 miles

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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C530 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc 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 C530 NWC, 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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How do I check the history of C530 NWC?

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What year was C530 NWC registered?

C530 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C530 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 NWC 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.

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