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A499 JGU

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,768 mi
Last recorded103,768 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA499 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,768 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside jacking point slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

offside jacking point slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

parts of underbody slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Apr 2011 103,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside jacking point slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

offside jacking point slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

parts of underbody slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 103,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 103,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 102,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A499 JGU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A499 JGU, 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 A499 JGU registered?

A499 JGU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A499 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A499 JGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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