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J203 BAL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,810 mi
Last recorded240,810 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 BAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 240,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 237,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 231,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 225,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 220,954 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 220,954 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 209,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 203,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 203,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

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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J203 BAL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J203 BAL, 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 J203 BAL registered?

J203 BAL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J203 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J203 BAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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