MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all 4 rear drive shaft rubber boots cracking
both n/s/f fuel pipe rubber joint cracking please keep checked
o/s wiper blade split
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s and o/s wipers just up to mot std
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C688 PHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C688 PHG, 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 C688 PHG registered?
C688 PHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C688 PHG safe to buy?
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