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D281 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

303,731 mi
Last recorded303,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 303,731 miles

N/s/f sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 303,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 303,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 295,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 295,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 294,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 292,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 287,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 279,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

general corrosion on both sill panels

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 24 May 2018 273,089 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

all metal brake pipes slightly rusty

brake pipes slightly rusty on ferrules

Pass 26 May 2017 269,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 269,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 267,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

steering idler bush is worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 264,322 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER BUSH

Fail 4 Jun 2015 264,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER GEARBOX AREA

SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER REAR DIFF AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER BUSH

Pass 7 May 2014 258,905 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads are getting a little low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 255,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 250,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 246,716 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake long

Pass 26 Jan 2010 241,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 235,305 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres starting to wear low

both number plates starting to delaminate

off-side headlight glass chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2008 228,688 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front & rear number plates beginning to delaminate

offside front headlight glass chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2007 221,536 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 221,536 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 213,937 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front headlight chipped

slight play in steering idler

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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D281 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D281 UGP, 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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D281 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 February 1987.

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