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J268 GGU

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,902 mi
Last recorded173,902 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 173,902 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 173,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2025 167,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 158,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 157,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 155,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 155,667 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 153,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 152,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 150,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 148,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 146,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 143,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 143,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 141,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 138,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 135,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 126,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 119,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 113,779 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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J268 GGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J268 GGU, 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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J268 GGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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