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YLN 123X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,266 mi
Last recorded115,266 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLN 123X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2006 115,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 114,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YLN 123X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLN 123X, 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

How do I check the history of YLN 123X?

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What year was YLN 123X registered?

YLN 123X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLN 123X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLN 123X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLN 123X have outstanding finance?

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