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J545 VDC

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,852 mi
Last recorded209,852 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 209,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on offside front wheelarch

rear suspension pipes corroded

sidewall of nearside rear tyre shows deteriation

start of corrosion of nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 27 Apr 2007 198,030 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 198,030 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 188,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 188,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VDC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDC, 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 J545 VDC registered?

J545 VDC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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