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J275 RPJ

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

260,557 mi
Last recorded260,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 RPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 260,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 257,362 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 257,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 253,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 249,421 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 245,023 miles

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

varous bushes front and rear split

Pass 26 Feb 2014 238,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 231,988 miles

front wheel arches corroded

underfloor corrosion front and rear

Pass 27 Feb 2012 222,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 222,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 208,810 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

varous corrosion front and rear underfloor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 202,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 202,631 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 202,631 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 194,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 185,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 178,152 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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J275 RPJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J275 RPJ, 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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J275 RPJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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