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A708 RUM

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 RUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 106,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,333 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 106,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 105,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 105,032 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 103,553 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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A708 RUM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A708 RUM, 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 A708 RUM registered?

A708 RUM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A708 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A708 RUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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