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J461 CKS

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

244,591 mi
Last recorded244,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 244,591 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 244,058 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 234,320 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 233,949 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 220,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 220,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2007 220,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 220,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 220,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

prop shaft front rubber joint seriously worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 207,659 miles

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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J461 CKS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J461 CKS, 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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J461 CKS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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