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D262 FDX

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,026 mi
Last recorded192,026 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 192,026 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 192,026 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D262 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D262 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D262 FDX registered?

D262 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is D262 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D262 FDX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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