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1982 JB

2013 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz E68,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1982 JB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged small cut/tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged small cut/tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 107,537 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 104,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,363 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 102,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,268 miles

Central exhaust sleeve Corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,018 miles

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

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

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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1982 JB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 68,450 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 1982 JB, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1982 JB registered?

1982 JB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is 1982 JB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1982 JB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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