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A382 DRY

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA382 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 144,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure under bonnet

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules rusty

rear number plate delaminating

vehicle emits alot of smoke from exhaust at fast idle

Pass 25 Sep 2007 143,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 143,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 142,969 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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A382 DRY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A382 DRY, 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

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What year was A382 DRY registered?

A382 DRY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A382 DRY safe to buy?

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