MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all fuel hoses and pipes coroded and perished
engine misfire
forward propshaft coupling excessively worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both outer sills at front showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LBK 831Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,746cc 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 LBK 831Y, 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 LBK 831Y registered?
LBK 831Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 October 1982.
Is LBK 831Y safe to buy?
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