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A397 SRH

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,098 mi
Last recorded201,098 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA397 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 201,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 196,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 194,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 194,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

engine †near side rear main brake pipe †off side rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2006 188,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 188,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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A397 SRH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A397 SRH, 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 A397 SRH registered?

A397 SRH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A397 SRH safe to buy?

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