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KVS 463Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,202 mi
Last recorded152,202 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 463Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 152,202 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 151,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ALL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 136,267 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 136,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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KVS 463Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KVS 463Y, 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

How do I check the history of KVS 463Y?

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What year was KVS 463Y registered?

KVS 463Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is KVS 463Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVS 463Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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