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SUI 116

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

187,201 mi
Last recorded187,201 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 116
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 187,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 186,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 185,282 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear not with in 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear not with in 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 185,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear not with in 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear not with in 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 183,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corroded not with in 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Rear Corroded not with in 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 183,007 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corroded not with in 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Rear Corroded not with in 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 180,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 180,935 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure system box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury body panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 173,796 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 173,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locking pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 170,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

body has corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2018 170,807 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

body has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2017 166,508 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

SOME FREE PLAY IN STEERIN BOX

Pass 4 Mar 2016 162,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and inner wheels arches slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front slight noise in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has nail in tread

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Mar 2016 162,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and inner wheels arches slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front slight noise in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x4 rubber splitting (7.1.1)

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Feb 2016 162,570 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber exhaust support rubber split to excess x4 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking metal fuel pipes heavily corroded and leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing worn with slight noise

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear ADVISE Both rear tyres worn low between 2mm and 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 162,343 miles

ADVISE Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

ADVISE Slight play in steering box

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 162,340 miles

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

ADVISE Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

ADVISE Slight play in steering box

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 161,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 159,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 155,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 153,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 151,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 150,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 148,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 147,907 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 28 Jan 2006 146,494 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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SUI 116 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUI 116, 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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SUI 116 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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