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YLN 124X

1982 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz E124,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLN 124X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,623 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR ROLL BAR LINK BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,204 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,011 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower balljoint gaiters split

Fail 27 Mar 2009 97,011 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & o/s/f lower balljoint gaiters split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,861 miles

n/s/f & 0/s/f lower ball joints have gaiters split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005

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 124X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLN 124X, 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 124X?

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What year was YLN 124X registered?

YLN 124X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 1982.

Is YLN 124X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLN 124X shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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