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BLW 794Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,375 mi
Last recorded234,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 794Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 234,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 233,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 232,636 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 232,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 231,905 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 231,311 miles

Nearside sill slight corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 231,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill slight corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 230,672 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 230,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 229,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 227,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 226,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 223,856 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 221,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 221,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 219,319 miles

1.advice o/s/f / n/s/f floor started to rust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system rusted.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 217,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 217,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1.advice to get tracking done.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advice exhaust system rusted.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 217,413 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 215,611 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Oct 2006 214,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 214,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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BLW 794Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BLW 794Y, 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 BLW 794Y registered?

BLW 794Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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