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J78 VRX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,398 mi
Last recorded164,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2011 164,398 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 158,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 155,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded/holed and leaking gas.

front service brakes show run-out.

front wiper blade rubber split.

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination .

off side front headlamp glass shows damage.

off side rear shock absorber shows an extensive misting of oil/fluid.

off side rear shock absorber shows an extensivly reduced damping effect.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 153,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front service brakes show run-out/inbalance.

front wiper blade rubber split.

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

rear service brakes increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 150,007 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front service brakes show inbalance.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 147,275 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

off and near side front lower suspension arm bushs show deterioration.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off and near side rear lower suspension arm bushs show deterioration.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

rear registration plate damaged.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

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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J78 VRX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J78 VRX, 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 J78 VRX registered?

J78 VRX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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