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OTR 123

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTR 123
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 137,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside rear lense

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,604 miles

Fuel filler pipe slightly damp

Rear suspension mountings corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,604 miles

Fuel filler pipe slightly damp

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension mountings corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,595 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting. In wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper badly damaged

Rear suspension mountings corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 87,567 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch missing Main beam. (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Anchor point. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Anchor point. (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

All four wheel arches corroded.

Front Valence corroded.

Offside Front Under sill excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front valance under radiator deteriorated and weakened.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,348 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front valance under radiator deteriorated and weakened.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OTR 123 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTR 123, 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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OTR 123 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for OTR 123 shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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