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J684 PBV

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ684 PBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,068 miles

Metal brake pipes going to both rear brake hoses are corroding.

Rear chassis above subframe mountings is corroding both sides.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,013 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Metal brake pipes going to both rear brake hoses are corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear chassis above subframe mountings is corroding both sides.

Pass 20 May 2009 90,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,066 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 83,340 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J684 PBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J684 PBV, 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 J684 PBV registered?

J684 PBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J684 PBV safe to buy?

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