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C615 EMG

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,945 mi
Last recorded186,945 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC615 EMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 186,945 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 May 2009 186,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 177,475 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 177,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 171,253 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 171,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion under vehicle †n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit †slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2006 165,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 165,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C615 EMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C615 EMG, 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 C615 EMG registered?

C615 EMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is C615 EMG safe to buy?

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