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A311 HPW

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,311 mi
Last recorded139,311 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 HPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 139,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 126,650 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))

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 31 May 2018 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 119,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner rear arch corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner rear arch corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2017 111,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 111,511 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 105,971 miles

rear exhaust rubbers missing exhaust still supported

Pass 18 May 2015 102,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 101,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 100,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 99,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 97,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,584 miles

Handbrake slightly low performance on offside

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front bottom ball joint cover split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 90,112 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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A311 HPW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A311 HPW, 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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A311 HPW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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