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J408 LHR

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,881 mi
Last recorded195,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 LHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 195,881 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 195,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 194,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear steel brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake flexi hoses all starting to crack

front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

rear anti roll bar outer bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2008 194,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear steel brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake flexi hoses all starting to crack

front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

rear anti roll bar outer bushes

Pass 14 May 2007 185,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 179,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J408 LHR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J408 LHR, 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 J408 LHR registered?

J408 LHR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J408 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J408 LHR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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