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C957 USS

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC957 USS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,339 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,339 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,814 miles

N/S Rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 70,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,416 miles

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

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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C957 USS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C957 USS, 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 C957 USS registered?

C957 USS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C957 USS safe to buy?

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