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A6 OYR

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,345 mi
Last recorded61,345 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 61,345 miles

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

front grill damaged

offside rear body corroaded

propshaft doughnut spilt

Fail 15 May 2015 61,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front grill damaged

offside rear body corroaded

propshaft doughnut spilt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,344 miles

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

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

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

battery bracket missing

front grill damaged

offside front and offside rear body corroaded and holed

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,706 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,684 miles

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 27 Jan 2009 59,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 15 Jan 2008 69,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,032 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A6 OYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A6 OYR, 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 A6 OYR registered?

A6 OYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A6 OYR safe to buy?

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