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MUV 398X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,070 mi
Last recorded181,070 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 398X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 181,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 181,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 180,995 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure camp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 180,695 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 187,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 174,599 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Aug 2017 174,270 miles

Front both front seat belt stocks covers missing but still working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 173,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre are also aged and cracking up. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres are ageing.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 173,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 170,649 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 170,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 170,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 169,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 164,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 161,265 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp aim borderline

Fail 1 Jun 2010 161,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlamp aim borderline

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 156,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 156,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2008 152,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 152,286 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 149,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 146,877 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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MUV 398X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MUV 398X, 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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MUV 398X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 May 1982.

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