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C769 GYD

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC769 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 132,133 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 132,133 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 131,049 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2008 131,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2007 127,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 127,070 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 123,970 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 123,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 121,657 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 121,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C769 GYD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C769 GYD, 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 C769 GYD registered?

C769 GYD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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