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GTP 679X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTP 679X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 99,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 98,190 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 97,684 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 97,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective driver (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 96,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,004 miles

oil fouling on the gearbox

Pass 18 May 2013 95,610 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil fouling on the gearbox

Fail 18 May 2013 95,610 miles

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil fouling on the gearbox

Fail 5 May 2012 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil fouling on gearbox

Pass 5 May 2012 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil fouling on gearbox

Pass 14 May 2011 94,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 91,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate slight damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,804 miles

front registration plate slight damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,011 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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GTP 679X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GTP 679X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTP 679X registered?

GTP 679X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 1982.

Is GTP 679X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTP 679X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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