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J268 KFT

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 KFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,373 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 69,372 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,889 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 61,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,044 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,843 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 KFT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J268 KFT, 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 J268 KFT registered?

J268 KFT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 1992.

Is J268 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J268 KFT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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