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A4 LMW

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,430 mi
Last recorded151,430 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 151,430 miles

Battery tray abit corroded and loose

Fan belt abit cracked and perrished

Front tyres worn to limits at tread edges

N/S/R side light seems abit dim slightlty

O/S/F tyre appears abit low on pressure

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Rear chassis areas at subframe mount areas getting corroded slightly

Rear inner and front outer B/Pads seem very low

Small cracks at screen

Fail 25 Sep 2007 151,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery tray abit corroded and loose

Fan belt abit cracked and perrished

Front tyres worn to limits at tread edges

N/S/R side light seems abit dim slightlty

O/S/F tyre appears abit low on pressure

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Rear chassis areas at subframe mount areas getting corroded slightly

Rear inner and front outer B/Pads seem very low

Small cracks at screen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 146,162 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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A4 LMW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 135,505 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 A4 LMW, 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 39 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 A4 LMW registered?

A4 LMW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is A4 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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