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MSP 282Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSP 282Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 128,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 128,136 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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MSP 282Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 MSP 282Y, 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 MSP 282Y registered?

MSP 282Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MSP 282Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSP 282Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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