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J472 WBO

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 104,790 miles

o/s outer sill rusting

rust on front suspension

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre floor rusting

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,207 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s centre floor rusting

Fail 4 Jun 2014 104,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s centre floor rusting

Pass 15 May 2013 103,373 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 102,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 101,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,684 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 101,208 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

propshaft coupling worn

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 21 May 2009 101,208 miles

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

propshaft coupling worn

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 27 May 2008 98,553 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 94,175 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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J472 WBO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J472 WBO, 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 J472 WBO registered?

J472 WBO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J472 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J472 WBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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