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J372 DYR

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ372 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 133,634 miles

front brake discs lipped.

fuel pipes rusting.

nearside front and offside rear wheels damaged.

oil leaks

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 133,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs lipped.

fuel pipes rusting.

nearside front and offside rear wheels damaged.

oil leaks

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 132,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 132,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 126,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 120,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,165 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 117,164 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J372 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J372 DYR, 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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How do I check the history of J372 DYR?

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What year was J372 DYR registered?

J372 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J372 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J372 DYR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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