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A625 SJD

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA625 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,475 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passeenger floor corroded within 30 cm 0f a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage to the nearside front lower valance

front registration plate loose

nearside front wheel trim missing

slight play in the steering mechanism

Fail 2 Jan 2008 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage to the nearside front lower valance

front registration plate loose

nearside front wheel trim missing

slight play in the steering mechanism

Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 90,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

175/80/14/t

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes from fillter corroded

n/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,948 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 84,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front no plate cracked.

Slight play 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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A625 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A625 SJD, 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 A625 SJD registered?

A625 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A625 SJD safe to buy?

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