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E881 BAR

1987 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,979 mi
Last recorded61,979 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Unknown89,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 BAR
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,979 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all front eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 61,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring both rears (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all front eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 58,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,448 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 54,448 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,150 miles

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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E881 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E881 BAR registered?

E881 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E881 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E881 BAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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