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A179 VAB

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 127,433 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 1 Nov 2006 127,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

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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A179 VAB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 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 A179 VAB, 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 43 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 A179 VAB registered?

A179 VAB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A179 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A179 VAB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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