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REC 359Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 359Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,502 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 133,502 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 133,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,975 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 131,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 131,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 129,537 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 129,535 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 126,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 124,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 122,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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REC 359Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 REC 359Y, 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 REC 359Y registered?

REC 359Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is REC 359Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 359Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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