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C574 MTU

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,171 mi
Last recorded93,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 93,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,518 miles

front brake pipes slight corroded

slight play in drag link

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,209 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,508 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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C574 MTU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C574 MTU, 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 C574 MTU registered?

C574 MTU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 July 1986.

Is C574 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C574 MTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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