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A773 YGF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

185,759 mi
Last recorded185,759 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA773 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 185,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 179,290 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2007 179,288 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 171,186 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 171,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

bonnet insecure

hub caps obstructing view of wheel nuts and brakes

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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A773 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 A773 YGF, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A773 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 1984.

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