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J176 HLG

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,669 miles

Brake light rear window not working

Fail 24 Sep 2014 125,669 miles

Brake light rear window not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,389 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,186 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 116,415 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked but servicable

Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,355 miles

front number plate cracked but readable

slight corrosion in drivers floor panel not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,388 miles

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 110,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J176 HLG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J176 HLG, 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 J176 HLG registered?

J176 HLG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J176 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J176 HLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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