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E231 UND

1987 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,459 mi
Last recorded154,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Unknown89,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 UND
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,459 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 154,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,802 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

off road tyres fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking on axle (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 153,103 miles

advise repair to drivers door step on inner sill

Fail 17 Jan 2019 153,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

advise repair to drivers door step on inner sill

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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E231 UND is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E231 UND registered?

E231 UND is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E231 UND safe to buy?

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