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HGD 31X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 31X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 163,795 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 163,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 161,371 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 161,354 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 157,696 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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HGD 31X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGD 31X, 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 HGD 31X registered?

HGD 31X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is HGD 31X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGD 31X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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