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C781 HYC

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,995 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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C781 HYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C781 HYC, 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 C781 HYC registered?

C781 HYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C781 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C781 HYC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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