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A227 FLY

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA227 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,667 miles

nearside steering idler arm worn

play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill / wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

rear bumper damaged and rear valance

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,027 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,596 miles

advise rear fuel line under tank damp.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise fuel hose under vehicle is damp/rear exhaust box has one missing rubber.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,607 miles

rear discs rusty

rear fuel pipes slightly leaking.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear discs rusty

rear fuel pipes slightly leaking.

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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A227 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A227 FLY, 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 A227 FLY registered?

A227 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is A227 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A227 FLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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