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J801 WEW

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,362 mi
Last recorded205,362 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 205,362 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2007 205,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2006 198,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 197,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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J801 WEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol 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 J801 WEW, 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 J801 WEW registered?

J801 WEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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