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J174 VHN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,415 mi
Last recorded205,415 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 205,415 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 2 Nov 2010 203,921 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 202,671 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 202,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 201,061 miles

Oil leak

the front windscreen has stone chips

Pass 30 Oct 2007 198,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 197,121 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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J174 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 139,041 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 J174 VHN, 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 34 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 J174 VHN registered?

J174 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J174 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J174 VHN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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