MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive enigine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working LOOSE CON (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative LOOSE CON (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
o/s/f outer sill has corrosion in unprescribed area
wind screen washers weak
slight bind on all four wheels
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
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BVU 871Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 BVU 871Y, 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 BVU 871Y registered?
BVU 871Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 November 1982.
Is BVU 871Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVU 871Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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