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A345 SEU

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,737 mi
Last recorded166,737 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA345 SEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 166,737 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 166,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A345 SEU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol 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 A345 SEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A345 SEU?

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What year was A345 SEU registered?

A345 SEU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A345 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A345 SEU 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.

Does A345 SEU have outstanding finance?

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