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D269 GCD

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD269 GCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 139,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all door mouldings off

all wheel arches rusted

front arches have covers fitted

n/s/r safety belt cover off

oil leak from diff

Fail 8 Dec 2007 139,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all door mouldings off

all wheel arches rusted

front arches have covers fitted

n/s/r safety belt cover off

oil leak from diff

Pass 10 Jun 2006 131,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 131,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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D269 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D269 GCD, 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 D269 GCD registered?

D269 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D269 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D269 GCD shows 4 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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