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FNO 492Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 492Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2012 73,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,620 miles

metal brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,308 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 71,285 miles

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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FNO 492Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNO 492Y, 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 FNO 492Y registered?

FNO 492Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is FNO 492Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNO 492Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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