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BAH 766X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,946 mi
Last recorded46,946 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 766X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,946 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 30,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 30,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,919 miles

offside rearmost rear facing seatbelt removed

Fail 18 May 2016 29,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 29,382 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 28,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,175 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 27,175 miles

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

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering

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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BAH 766X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BAH 766X, 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

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What year was BAH 766X registered?

BAH 766X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is BAH 766X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 766X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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