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A283 XUX

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 86,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 85,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,601 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front propshaft damper rubber split and loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,480 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,509 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 71,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspention components and associated linkages and mountings corroded

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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A283 XUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A283 XUX, 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 A283 XUX registered?

A283 XUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A283 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A283 XUX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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