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D155 ELC

1987 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,765 mi
Last recorded227,765 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 227,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 220,306 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 220,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 211,694 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 24 Aug 2006 201,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 201,168 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 191,422 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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D155 ELC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D155 ELC, 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 D155 ELC registered?

D155 ELC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 July 1987.

Is D155 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D155 ELC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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