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A320 HFV

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA320 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,419 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 128,357 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 128,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,964 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 126,964 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear and both offside tyres cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,176 miles

Front Lower valance very heavy corrosion

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre sidewll cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,257 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 124,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 123,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 122,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,101 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 119,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,091 miles

Nearside tyre wall split.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,204 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 96,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 96,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 89,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 89,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,880 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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A320 HFV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A320 HFV, 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 A320 HFV registered?

A320 HFV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 1983.

Is A320 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A320 HFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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