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ALC 706Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 706Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight bind on n/s/rear brake

slight corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on o/s/front chassis

Fail 13 Jan 2011 123,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight bind on n/s/rear brake

slight corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on o/s/front chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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ALC 706Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ALC 706Y, 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.

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What year was ALC 706Y registered?

ALC 706Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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