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BJA 137Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,838 mi
Last recorded74,838 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 137Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,838 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,572 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,995 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,991 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,272 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 73,272 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,905 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill,outer sill,wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,533 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to scab

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,533 miles

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

both rear wheel arches starting to scab

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,289 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,170 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,154 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 68,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,344 miles

two rear fuel pipe clips corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BJA 137Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJA 137Y, 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 BJA 137Y registered?

BJA 137Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is BJA 137Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 137Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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