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J390 PNF

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,146 mi
Last recorded176,146 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ390 PNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 176,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 175,021 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 175,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 172,855 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/r tyre bald inside and outer

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

self levelling suspension pipe badly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 172,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 171,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 170,124 miles

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes need re securing

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 169,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 169,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 164,008 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 163,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 159,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 156,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear suspension rather stiff

Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,056 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

rear suspension rather stiff

Fail 17 Apr 2009 151,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 146,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear flexi hose twisted slightly though not fouling anywhere at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2008 146,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 142,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 142,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 138,531 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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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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