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VRU 107X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,909 mi
Last recorded202,909 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 107X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 202,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 201,360 miles

Front Radiator mount/valence rusty.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 200,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 199,427 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 197,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 194,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 192,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 190,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 188,715 miles

damp around brake master cylinder

front number plate cracked

slight play at steering wheel

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 11 Nov 2013 186,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 184,875 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Nov 2011 181,907 miles

n/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 181,906 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 178,704 miles

Rear suspension bump stop starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 175,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 175,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 171,158 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 171,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 165,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 159,794 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 152,799 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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VRU 107X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRU 107X, 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 VRU 107X registered?

VRU 107X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is VRU 107X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 107X shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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