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K138 OGN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,261 mi
Last recorded130,261 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 130,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 130,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 118,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,609 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 99,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,364 miles

n /s rear tyre at 1.6mm †brakes not seen

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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K138 OGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K138 OGN, 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 K138 OGN registered?

K138 OGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K138 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K138 OGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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