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ABZ 462

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 462
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 111,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mount rubber splitting

offside inner wing rust hole

raer drive shaft boots splitting

Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,214 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front inner wing holed

offside rear driveshaft gator split

Fail 29 Sep 2007 101,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front inner wing holed

offside rear driveshaft gator split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,426 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges, engine oil needs topping up

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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ABZ 462 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,559 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 ABZ 462, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABZ 462?

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What year was ABZ 462 registered?

ABZ 462 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ABZ 462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 462 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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