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WAO 776Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 776Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,266 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,109 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 87,981 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,959 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,942 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,507 miles

nsf wing corrosion

osf wing corrosion

rear drop links slight play

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 86,738 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 88,728 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,536 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,536 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,920 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 85,911 miles

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

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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WAO 776Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WAO 776Y, 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 WAO 776Y registered?

WAO 776Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is WAO 776Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAO 776Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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