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C86 TSA

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 TSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 99,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 99,060 miles

o/s/f o/s/r wings corroded

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near suspension tie rod mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting I’ll corrosion next to rear subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill and surrounding area corroded near to subframe mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Boot floor corrosion holes around spare wheel carrier base

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,878 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,874 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect note rear suspension bouncy ! (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm michelins 195/70 r14 91t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect note rear suspension bouncy ! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 93,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn michelin 195/70 hr14 xvs (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of suspension box section holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of suspension mount small section holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of coil spring mount area badly corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of coil spring mount area baldy corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear mark indicator (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake efforts little low!

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear mark indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working relaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,390 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,923 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,168 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,233 miles

corrosion on rear back plates, anti roll bar links and rods. also rear lower suspesion arms.

suface corrosion front all steering rods and both track control arms, both carriers, subframe and coil springs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,545 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 42,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C86 TSA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C86 TSA, 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 C86 TSA registered?

C86 TSA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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