MOT Status
Mileage
194,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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XMX 72Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 XMX 72Y, 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 XMX 72Y registered?
XMX 72Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 October 1982.
Is XMX 72Y safe to buy?
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