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J220 DHX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,725 mi
Last recorded175,725 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 DHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 175,725 miles

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

nearside and offside of front subframe is rusty

nearside rear light unit is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 162,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside of front subframe is rusty

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear light unit is slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2009 149,496 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 149,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 136,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 2 Jan 2008 136,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Jan 2007 122,262 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 122,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 110,192 miles

front exhaust bracket is rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2006 110,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust bracket is rusty

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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J220 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J220 DHX, 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 J220 DHX registered?

J220 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J220 DHX safe to buy?

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