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IBZ 6725

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,267 mi
Last recorded38,267 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 6725
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential slight leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body slight corrosion in places

fuel pump - filter rubber house perished

Fail 12 Apr 2022 38,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential slight leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

body slight corrosion in places

fuel pump - filter rubber house perished

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,458 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front diff leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle and nearside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above nearside chassis ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steering arm ball joint boots splitting

Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steering arm ball joint boots splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2018 35,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,071 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,754 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 24,754 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 20,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side swivel hub leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,440 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 20,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,863 miles

oil leak engine †fueltank cover corroded †rear metal brake pipes corroded †freeplay in steerings wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2006 17,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

tested when wet †sparewheel missing †oil leak engine †fueltank cover corroded †rear metal brake pipes corroded †freeplay in steering wheel

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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IBZ 6725 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 IBZ 6725, 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 42 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 IBZ 6725 registered?

IBZ 6725 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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