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ExpiredMileage
176,146 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms and bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear lower quarter panel badly corroded and holed but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension and wheel arch's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
suspension leveling pipes corroded
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sill's/floor pans next to jacking points corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting badly corroded marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced pillar holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded 30cm of seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms and bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear lower quarter panel badly corroded and holed but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension and wheel arch's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
suspension leveling pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front wishbone bush rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
front and rear subframes corroded
fuel pipes and hydrolastic pipes corroded
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side offside low (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front wishbone bush rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
front and rear subframes corroded
fuel pipes and hydrolastic pipes corroded
offside rear number plate light dim
fuel pipes badly corroded
o/s/r tyre bald inside and outer
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
self levelling suspension pipe badly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear half of mainlines as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes badly corroded
o/s/r tyre bald inside and outer
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
exhaust blowing from front area
front to rear brake pipes rusty
fuel pipes rusty
handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%, nearside down on effort
offside rear brake hose ferrule rusty
brake ferrules corroded
brake pipes need re securing
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r tyre tyre bald on outer edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f inner wing corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
REAR BEARINGS TO CHECK ON RE/ TEST
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators and severely worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
steel fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake and fuel pipes need resercuring
brake pad warning lamp on
n/s/f tyre bald inside and out close to cords
o/s/r tyre 1.6 in centre
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension rather stiff
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear suspension rather stiff
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension rather stiff
Fuel pipe/s corroded
offside rear flexi hose twisted slightly though not fouling anywhere at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
offside rear flexi hose twisted slightly though not fouling anywhere at time of test
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear shocker hydraulic assitance pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
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J390 PNF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 J390 PNF, 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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J390 PNF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 January 1992.
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