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YLB 921X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

149,490 mi
Last recorded149,490 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLB 921X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 148,877 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion O/S/F jacking point

Slight play in all front steering linkages

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,792 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,083 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 146,078 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 144,953 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 143,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 140,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 137,579 miles

corroding to nearside front outer sill

corroding to off side rear lower wheel arch

Pass 11 May 2016 134,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 132,004 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 128,641 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 127,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 126,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 124,716 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 May 2010 123,512 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 121,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 116,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 110,222 miles

front exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 19 May 2006 108,096 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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YLB 921X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YLB 921X, 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 YLB 921X registered?

YLB 921X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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