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J211 OCK

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 66,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 65,856 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 65,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2012 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2010 63,173 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2009 61,933 miles

fuel pipes corroded/ engine oil leak/ front and rear body very dry around suspension

Fail 27 May 2009 61,933 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded/ engine oil leak/ front and rear body very dry around suspension

Pass 29 May 2008 61,407 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 61,406 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,822 miles

near and off side front tyres wearing off side bottom ball dust cover cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,196 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J211 OCK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J211 OCK, 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 J211 OCK registered?

J211 OCK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J211 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J211 OCK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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