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JEY 755Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 755Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 92,790 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,317 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,033 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,483 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 89,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 88,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 87,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,207 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,568 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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JEY 755Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JEY 755Y, 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 JEY 755Y registered?

JEY 755Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 1982.

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The MOT history for JEY 755Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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