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BLY 888Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,424 mi
Last recorded134,424 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLY 888Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both down pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 210,508 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 210,502 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 210,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 210,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine fluctuation during emission test

front registration plate in poor condition

n/s registration light in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2008 203,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 196,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2006 192,537 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 192,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

steering idler bush slight play n/s brake pipes inc f to r at rear

Pass 24 Nov 2005 186,375 miles

front inner wing corrosion

front wishbone upper bushes play

steering idler play

Fail 17 Nov 2005 186,186 miles

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

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

front inner wing corrosion

front wishbone upper bushes worn

steering idler play

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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BLY 888Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BLY 888Y, 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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BLY 888Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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