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J709 VEW

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,047 mi
Last recorded244,047 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 244,047 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 244,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 233,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 223,745 miles

brakepipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 223,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brakepipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 219,971 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2008 219,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 203,430 miles

play in the rear suspension arms

rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2006 190,935 miles

corrosion to the brake pipes

n/s tyre low tread

play in the steering

wishbone bushs splitting

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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J709 VEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J709 VEW, 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 J709 VEW registered?

J709 VEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J709 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J709 VEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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