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J997 GMP

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,200 mi
Last recorded185,200 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 185,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY

O/S/F BUMPER FIXING LOOSE (CORRSION)

O/S/R LAMP BROKEN (NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT)

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY/PITTED/SCORED

Pass 30 Mar 2012 181,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 176,841 miles

Front subframe rusty & deteriorating.

Nearside headlamp pattern indistinct.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 176,841 miles

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

Front subframe rusty & deteriorating.

Nearside headlamp pattern indistinct.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 171,148 miles

Both front flexi hoses are deteriorating

Fornt number plate is deteriorated

Nearside rear door does not open from outside

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

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 171,148 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Both front flexi hoses are deteriorating

Fornt number plate is deteriorated

Nearside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 22 Apr 2009 164,639 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

MAJOR OIL LEAKS UNDER VEHICLE

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATION

Fail 22 Apr 2009 164,639 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

MAJOR OIL LEAKS UNDER VEHICLE

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 154,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 154,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 151,576 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 151,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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J997 GMP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J997 GMP, 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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J997 GMP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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