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J812 RHA

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,511 mi
Last recorded144,511 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,511 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 144,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 141,413 miles

top suspension mount starting to perrish

Fail 12 Oct 2010 141,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top suspension mount starting to perrish

Pass 14 Oct 2009 138,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

arial broke

Fail 6 Oct 2009 138,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

arial broke

Pass 11 Mar 2008 130,086 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 130,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side and off side rear flexy brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

off side and near side rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

unable to check condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2007 124,949 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 4 Mar 2006 119,131 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 119,131 miles

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

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

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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J812 RHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J812 RHA, 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 J812 RHA registered?

J812 RHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 1992.

Is J812 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J812 RHA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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