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D208 WCC

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,641 mi
Last recorded202,641 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD208 WCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 202,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 196,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 187,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 178,550 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 178,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 169,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 169,173 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 165,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 165,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 163,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D208 WCC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D208 WCC, 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 D208 WCC registered?

D208 WCC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D208 WCC safe to buy?

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