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OMG 981X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,605 mi
Last recorded122,605 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 981X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 122,605 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 122,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 121,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front inner wing panel corroded/front registration plate damaged/fuel pump mounting assembly weak

Fail 20 May 2009 121,035 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

offside front inner wing panel corroded/front registration plate damaged/fuel pump mounting assembly weak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 107,810 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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OMG 981X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMG 981X, 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

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What year was OMG 981X registered?

OMG 981X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 April 1982.

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The MOT history for OMG 981X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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