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J883 MAF

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

180,870 mi
Last recorded180,870 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 MAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 180,870 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 180,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 169,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 155,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Rear Lamp damaged- repaired

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 155,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Rear Lamp damaged- repaired

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 151,272 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg forward of front suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 149,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 148,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 145,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 143,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 134,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 131,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 108,144 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 108,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 101,643 miles

manifold has small crack

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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J883 MAF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J883 MAF, 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 J883 MAF registered?

J883 MAF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J883 MAF safe to buy?

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