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C706 XLO

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,810 mi
Last recorded251,810 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 251,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 251,808 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

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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C706 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C706 XLO, 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 C706 XLO registered?

C706 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C706 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C706 XLO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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