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A53 STT

1983 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

388,504 mi
Last recorded388,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 STT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 388,504 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 388,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 389,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 389,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 384,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 384,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 381,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 381,715 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 376,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv front valencs

adv slight oil leak rear diff

adv slight play o/s steering idler

adv slight play steering box

Fail 3 Aug 2013 376,139 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv front valencs

adv o/s steering ider

adv oil rear diff

adv slight in steering box

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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A53 STT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A53 STT, 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 A53 STT registered?

A53 STT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A53 STT safe to buy?

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