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J226 KAE

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 97,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,743 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,687 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,304 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,304 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 78,319 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 78,319 miles

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.

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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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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What year was J226 KAE registered?

J226 KAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J226 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 KAE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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