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J34 NLN

1971 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

269,192 mi
Last recorded269,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz E134,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 NLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2009 269,192 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 265,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid around rear brake valve,no leak at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2008 265,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid around rear brake valve,no leak at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2007 261,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 261,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 288,563 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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J34 NLN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 134,280 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 J34 NLN, 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 55 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 J34 NLN registered?

J34 NLN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J34 NLN safe to buy?

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