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J403 HSU

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,067 mi
Last recorded207,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 207,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front and off side rear wing starting to corrod

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 207,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front and off side rear wing starting to corrod

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 201,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic cover under engine restricted inspection

Plastic covers over outer sills

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wheel arch corroded n/s/r

Fail 13 Jun 2008 201,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Plastic cover under engine restricted inspection

Plastic covers over outer sills

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wheel arch corroded n/s/r

Pass 15 Jun 2007 194,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 194,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 174,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 174,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J403 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J403 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 J403 HSU registered?

J403 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J403 HSU safe to buy?

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