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A5 UNL

1983 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,286 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,043 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 103,440 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 20 May 2014 103,440 miles

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 20 May 2013 103,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 101,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 101,019 miles

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

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 98,273 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 97,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 97,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,133 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 96,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,318 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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A5 UNL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A5 UNL, 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 A5 UNL registered?

A5 UNL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A5 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UNL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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