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WTT 20X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

177,388 mi
Last recorded177,388 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTT 20X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 177,388 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

rear prop shaft couplin rubber deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 17 Aug 2017 177,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

rear prop shaft couplin rubber deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 10 May 2016 173,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 173,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,048 miles

rear Prop-shaft dounut worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 173,042 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear Prop-shaft dounut worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 172,816 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 172,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 172,182 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 172,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

both propshaft joints badly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 169,719 miles

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

both front + rear propshaft rubber mountings worn

Fail 8 Feb 2012 169,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

both front + rear propshaft rubber mountings worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 165,495 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 165,493 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 160,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 160,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 158,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 158,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 151,657 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 147,330 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 147,330 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

various brake pipes starting to rust †mud and snow winter tyres fitted

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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WTT 20X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTT 20X, 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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WTT 20X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 1982.

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