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J544 PTM

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 PTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 134,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 134,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in n/s steerin idler arm bush

Pass 28 Feb 2010 112,637 miles

n/s/f headlamp cracked not effecting beam pattern

test in wet

Pass 19 Jan 2009 110,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 110,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 107,513 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,848 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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J544 PTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J544 PTM, 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 J544 PTM registered?

J544 PTM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J544 PTM safe to buy?

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