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400 GZ

1980 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,585 mi
Last recorded202,585 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz E66,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 GZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 202,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 202,099 miles

park brake efficiency 16%

Fail 25 Feb 2019 202,077 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2018 201,400 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 201,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with blue calk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all prescribed areas corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 200,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 200,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 200,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 199,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 198,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in streeing wheel

Pass 23 May 2011 197,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 197,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 197,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 196,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in streeing wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 196,167 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 196,164 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 195,212 miles

MINER PLAY IN STREEING WHEEL

Pass 20 Apr 2006 193,176 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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400 GZ is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,897 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 400 GZ, 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 46 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 400 GZ registered?

400 GZ is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is 400 GZ safe to buy?

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