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D259 ABC

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,761 mi
Last recorded61,761 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,319 miles

Covered in underseal

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,941 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,488 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted cant see some testing components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres spliting an perished

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,716 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,508 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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D259 ABC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D259 ABC, 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 D259 ABC registered?

D259 ABC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D259 ABC safe to buy?

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