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A389 KRT

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA389 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2010 142,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 140,808 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear exhaust rubber has almost snapped through

Pass 23 Jun 2008 139,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2007 137,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 135,334 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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A389 KRT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A389 KRT, 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 A389 KRT registered?

A389 KRT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A389 KRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A389 KRT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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