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D278 BHD

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,320 mi
Last recorded232,320 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 232,320 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 232,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 225,649 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 225,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 218,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 210,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 210,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 202,390 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 193,614 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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D278 BHD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D278 BHD, 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 D278 BHD registered?

D278 BHD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D278 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 BHD shows 9 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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