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3 US

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,442 mi
Last recorded142,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 US
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 142,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 142,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 138,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,793 miles

off side aim s/high

Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,071 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 135,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 134,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,111 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 134,104 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 133,106 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,796 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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3 US is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 3 US, 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 3 US registered?

3 US is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 3 US safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 US shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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