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J215 BJN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 BJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 115,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 111,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 107,618 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres side wall damage cords and ply not exposed

Fail 18 Feb 2008 107,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres side wall damage cords and ply not exposed

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,057 miles

condensation in offside front headlight

screen is cracked outside swept area

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,581 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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J215 BJN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J215 BJN, 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 J215 BJN registered?

J215 BJN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J215 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J215 BJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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