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J881 DYO

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,497 mi
Last recorded146,497 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 DYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 146,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 146,497 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 146,461 miles

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

exhaust rubber spliting n/s/r

Fail 4 Jul 2012 146,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rubber spliting n/s/r

Pass 14 Jul 2011 146,154 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 146,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 145,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes discs worn

general corrosion to subframes and sispension components

Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes discs worn

general corrosion to subframes and sispension components

Pass 28 Jul 2009 145,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pipes crroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 145,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pipes crroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 142,234 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES/UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

FUEL AND BARKE LINES ARE RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT,N/S/R UNDER INFLATED

Fail 24 Jul 2008 142,234 miles

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

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

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES/UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

FUEL AND BARKE LINES ARE RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT,N/S/R UNDER INFLATED

Pass 23 Jul 2007 138,610 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED,METAL LINES HAVE SURFACE CORRSION

FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES,REAR TYRES ARE LOW

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres have low tread

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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J881 DYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J881 DYO, 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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J881 DYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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