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J228 OWD

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,360 mi
Last recorded233,360 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 233,360 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion.

rear fuel pipes n/s have slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 224,456 miles

n/s/f wheel arch is corroding.

slight corrosion on o/sf/inner wing.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 213,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 203,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 203,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 197,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 182,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 169,374 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 169,374 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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J228 OWD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Gold 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 J228 OWD, 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 J228 OWD registered?

J228 OWD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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