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C814 SAV

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,307 mi
Last recorded245,307 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 245,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 244,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 244,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to washer bottle and battery areas

Pass 16 Jul 2019 241,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front window will not open Inner door latch could still be tested

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 232,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure light may come adrift but at time of MOT was loose only (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 232,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure light may come adrift but at time of MOT was loose only (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working light now working and continued to work through to the end of the MOT test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 227,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 227,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 223,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 218,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small rust hole in floor of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2015 218,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small rust hole in floor pan of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2014 212,930 miles

Corrosion hole on nearside front floor. Not within a pescribed area, or seriously affecting body strength.

Rear subframe mounting points have slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 210,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s/f floor area, not in perscribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2013 210,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s/f floor area, not in perscribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2012 206,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 204,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 204,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 202,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 198,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 191,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 184,009 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 174,775 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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C814 SAV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C814 SAV, 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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C814 SAV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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