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J615 WFL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

290,992 mi
Last recorded290,992 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 290,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 285,350 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 285,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 273,934 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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J615 WFL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J615 WFL, 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 J615 WFL registered?

J615 WFL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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