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J227 FGN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,115 mi
Last recorded179,115 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 179,115 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 179,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 171,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 161,975 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 154,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 146,619 miles

bonnet saftey catch sticking

centre exhaust broken

nearside rear tyre very perished

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

oil leak from engine area

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 146,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet saftey catch sticking

centre exhaust broken

nearside rear tyre very perished

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

oil leak from engine area

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 142,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 138,545 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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J227 FGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J227 FGN, 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 J227 FGN registered?

J227 FGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J227 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J227 FGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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