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JBW 836Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 3883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 836Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 7 Nov 2017 82,473 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,473 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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JBW 836Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 3,883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JBW 836Y, 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 JBW 836Y registered?

JBW 836Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is JBW 836Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 836Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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