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PCY 455Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCY 455Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 116,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,072 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 113,388 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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PCY 455Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCY 455Y, 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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How do I check the history of PCY 455Y?

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What year was PCY 455Y registered?

PCY 455Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 November 1982.

Is PCY 455Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCY 455Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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