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J966 HGH

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 85,341 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brakes hoses deteriorating and ferules corroded

Oil leak

both front tyre walls damaged badly due to kerbing,nearly reaching cords

offside rear tyre wall badly damaged due being run deflated

Fail 30 May 2009 85,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brakes hoses deteriorating and ferules corroded

Oil leak

both front tyre walls damaged badly due to kerbing,nearly reaching cords

offside rear tyre wall badly damaged due being run deflated

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,018 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges 225/45 17 v

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,637 miles

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

handbrake low effort and excess travel

nail in tyre

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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J966 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J966 HGH, 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 J966 HGH registered?

J966 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J966 HGH safe to buy?

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