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J505 VTF

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,352 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension strut gaitor loose

Pass 4 May 2006 74,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 71,409 miles

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

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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J505 VTF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J505 VTF, 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 J505 VTF registered?

J505 VTF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J505 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 VTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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