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K133 CAW

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,082 mi
Last recorded290,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 CAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 290,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 290,078 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN BEFORE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 275,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 275,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 267,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 261,293 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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K133 CAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K133 CAW, 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 K133 CAW registered?

K133 CAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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