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J385 HSU

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 129,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 123,678 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 123,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 112,407 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 112,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 108,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,887 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 104,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 100,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 100,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J385 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J385 HSU, 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 J385 HSU registered?

J385 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J385 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 HSU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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