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LYO 420X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 420X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2006 149,713 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise only: offside rear 1/4 panel well corroded @ rear. nearside rear 1/4 panel & spare wheel carrier corroded. front steering & suspension ball joint dust covers split/damaged.

advise only: play in steering box. battery insecure & tray corroded. nearside rear bump stop missing.

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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LYO 420X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 LYO 420X, 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 LYO 420X registered?

LYO 420X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is LYO 420X safe to buy?

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