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J996 PCS

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 PCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 199,265 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 199,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 193,767 miles

n/s wishbone bushes split

Fail 12 Apr 2007 193,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

n/s wishbone bushes split

o/s handbrake becoming low

Pass 1 May 2006 190,706 miles

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 1 May 2006 190,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f brake pipe becoming 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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J996 PCS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J996 PCS, 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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J996 PCS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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