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J460 HSU

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ460 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co levels high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering holes in chassis at N/S/F lower arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,387 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,387 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower arm mount on sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded The brake pipe union into the hose is also corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded The brake pipe union into the hose is also corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Poor repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All fuel pipes badly corroded (1x vent pipe incomplete)

Both front outer wing / wheel arches corroded

Extensive age related corrosion to various underside areas and multiple vehicle suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower inner wing corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower platform inner mounting points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S front lower inner wing is corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at lower platform inner mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all four coil springs are corroded

all fuel pipes are very corroded

both front and both rear lower suspension platforms are corroded

both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn

front anti roll bar is corroded

rear anti roll bar is corroded

there is extensive corrosion to the rear under body and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,242 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,239 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J460 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J460 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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J460 HSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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