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A678 HHF

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

219,889 mi
Last recorded219,889 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 HHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 219,889 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 219,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 204,905 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 191,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 191,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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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A678 HHF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A678 HHF, 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 A678 HHF registered?

A678 HHF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A678 HHF safe to buy?

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