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B4 KUX

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,679 mi
Last recorded125,679 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 125,679 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 125,676 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 121,113 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

steering box has slight play.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 121,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

steering box has slight play.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 162,948 miles

front brake pipe corroding

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 24 Mar 2006 162,948 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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B4 KUX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B4 KUX, 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 B4 KUX registered?

B4 KUX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is B4 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 KUX shows 6 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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