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EHJ 79X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 79X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 87,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 87,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,934 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 86,933 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 86,915 miles

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

dashboard illumination not working

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres worn close to limits & perishing

n/s indicator tell-tale light not working

o/s/f balljoint dust shield missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,734 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 86,659 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside front lower ball joint protective gaiter damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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EHJ 79X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHJ 79X, 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 EHJ 79X registered?

EHJ 79X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is EHJ 79X safe to buy?

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