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J866 GSU

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,878 mi
Last recorded113,878 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,878 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Engine leaking oil

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Dec 2014 113,878 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Engine leaking oil

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 98,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,727 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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J866 GSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J866 GSU, 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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J866 GSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J866 GSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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