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B182 ADV

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,479 mi
Last recorded36,479 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB182 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 36,479 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 36,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 36,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,966 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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B182 ADV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 131,937 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 B182 ADV, 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 41 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 B182 ADV registered?

B182 ADV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B182 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B182 ADV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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