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YKN 982X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,330 mi
Last recorded200,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 982X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 200,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 197,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 195,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 192,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 189,452 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 189,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 185,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 185,441 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YKN 982X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKN 982X, 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 YKN 982X registered?

YKN 982X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YKN 982X safe to buy?

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