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J577 FAH

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ577 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,776 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 95,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,427 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 126,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,049 miles

old repair to rear chassis area

Pass 13 Sep 2010 119,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 116,636 miles

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

Front propeller shaft rubber coupling very badly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 113,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 113,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 112,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 111,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 110,472 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J577 FAH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J577 FAH, 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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J577 FAH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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