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C572 VPV

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC572 VPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 117,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,595 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 97,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,564 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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C572 VPV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C572 VPV, 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 C572 VPV registered?

C572 VPV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C572 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C572 VPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C572 VPV have outstanding finance?

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