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J293 SDP

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,227 mi
Last recorded132,227 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 SDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 132,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 132,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 126,242 miles

advice:engine oil leak onto steering components slight play nearside steering

Fail 10 Dec 2007 126,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advice:engine oil leak onto steering components slight play nearside steering

Pass 11 Dec 2006 121,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 115,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 115,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J293 SDP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J293 SDP, 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 J293 SDP registered?

J293 SDP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J293 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J293 SDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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