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FHT 887K

1972 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,434 mi
Last recorded11,434 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz E44,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 887K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 11,434 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle has been welded from inside and heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch in various areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch various areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

many areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,434 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/r drive shaft inner and outer cv boot deterioated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 11,434 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both floors slightly corroded

both outersills slightly corroded

both undersills slightly corroded

nearside front inner flitch corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside rear inner cv gaitor split but not part of rear suspension

nearside rear outer cv gaitor requires further securing soon

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 11,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both floors slightly corroded

both outersills slightly corroded

both undersills slightly corroded

nearside front inner flitch corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside rear inner cv gaitor split but not part of rear suspension

nearside rear outer cv gaitor requires further securing soon

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 11,434 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 10,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,712 miles

corrosion to offside front floor pan

perishing to all tyres

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

slight play offside front subframe bush

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 9,672 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to offside front floor pan

front exhaust clamp coming loose, rear exhaust mounting perishing

perishing to all tyres

slight blow from front and middle sections of exhaust

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

slight play offside front subframe bush

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,721 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 7,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,598 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 7,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,300 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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FHT 887K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 44,833 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 FHT 887K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHT 887K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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