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A230 FAP

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,165 mi
Last recorded181,165 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 181,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repairs made (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 175,089 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 172,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 166,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear driveshaft boots deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 162,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 162,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 158,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 150,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,560 miles

exhaust manifold in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,889 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 133,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 128,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 113,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,001 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 98,562 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 98,562 miles

Front 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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A230 FAP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A230 FAP, 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 A230 FAP registered?

A230 FAP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 1984.

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