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J516 JCA

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 120,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 113,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light under body corrosion....

rear brake imbalance , advise investigation....

windscreen damage zone A not yet excessive.....

Pass 23 May 2007 104,724 miles

screen washer aims poor....

exhaust leak , front pipe bridge mounting area, also mounting corroded....

parking brake efforts low , advise investigation..

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,397 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2006 99,360 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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J516 JCA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J516 JCA, 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 J516 JCA registered?

J516 JCA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J516 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J516 JCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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