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D242 UOD

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 UOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 71,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak rear diff. ()

Pass 4 May 2017 70,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis around rear subframe front mounts

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,540 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis around rear subframe front mounts

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 11 Apr 2015 53,020 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,525 miles

fuel lines corroded slightly

oil level low on the vehicle causing oil light to come on

Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel lines corroded slightly

oil level low on the vehicle causing oil light to come on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,223 miles

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

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

speedo broken

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,305 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges. has raised edges.

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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D242 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D242 UOD, 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 D242 UOD registered?

D242 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is D242 UOD safe to buy?

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