MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside front balljoint has play close to excess
offside and nearside rear brake discs slight surface corrosion
slight corrosion to o/s and nearside rear subframe mounting areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front balljoint has play close to excess
offside and nearside rear brake discs slight surface corrosion
slight corrosion to o/s and nearside rear subframe mounting areas
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front prop shaft rubber dounut is in poor condition
fuel filler cap seal is perished
nearside front anti roll bar bush has a piece missing
nearside washer jet not spraying fluid
slight corrosion to underbody
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
fuel filler cap seal is perished
nearside front outer antiroll bar bush has a piece missing
nearside washer jet is not providing no fluid
slight corrosion to under body
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside headlamp damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J226 KAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 J226 KAE, 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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J226 KAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1992.
Is J226 KAE safe to buy?
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