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OUV 997Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 997Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 27 Dec 2012 131,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 124,020 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,613 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008
Fail 19 Aug 2008 117,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 111,934 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 111,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 106,486 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 26 Jul 2006 106,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front lower ball jiont dust cover split

Pass 16 Jun 2005 100,533 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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OUV 997Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUV 997Y, 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

How do I check the history of OUV 997Y?

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What year was OUV 997Y registered?

OUV 997Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 October 1982.

Is OUV 997Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUV 997Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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