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BOD 113T

1978 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz E104,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 113T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,899 miles

under body has slight corrison

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,983 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 104,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,628 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,382 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 104,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 104,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BOD 113T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 104,649 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 BOD 113T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BOD 113T?

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What year was BOD 113T registered?

BOD 113T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 October 1978.

Is BOD 113T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOD 113T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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