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WRR 975Y

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRR 975Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 119,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack poins (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack poins (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,857 miles

Offside Rear body has corrosion.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,050 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 165,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 112,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,341 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 10,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,850 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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WRR 975Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Red 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 WRR 975Y, 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 WRR 975Y registered?

WRR 975Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is WRR 975Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRR 975Y 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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