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J377 CHX

1971 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,092 mi
Last recorded221,092 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz E134,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 221,092 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 219,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 216,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 216,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 216,396 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J377 CHX is a 1971 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J377 CHX, 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 J377 CHX registered?

J377 CHX is a 1971 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J377 CHX safe to buy?

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