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J545 KAE

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 71,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 71,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,060 miles

O/S/F tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,060 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,958 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 60,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,712 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,473 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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J545 KAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J545 KAE, 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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J545 KAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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