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J983 JHS

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 JHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 131,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 116,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 113,941 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 113,941 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J983 JHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J983 JHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J983 JHS registered?

J983 JHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J983 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J983 JHS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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