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J74 PBX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ74 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 116,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 116,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,614 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 113,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,895 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 103,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 103,890 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 103,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 103,781 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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J74 PBX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J74 PBX, 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 J74 PBX registered?

J74 PBX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J74 PBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J74 PBX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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