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D251 PBW

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,474 mi
Last recorded192,474 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 PBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 192,474 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 192,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components & pipes at rear

engine misfires & smokes

fluid seepage at nsr suspension unit

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2008 190,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion at rear suspension piping

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around fuel pipe repairs

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension bumpy poss shocks at fault

Pass 2 Apr 2007 188,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 185,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 185,293 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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D251 PBW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc 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 D251 PBW, 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 D251 PBW registered?

D251 PBW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D251 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D251 PBW 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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