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K139 VBD

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,422 mi
Last recorded203,422 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK139 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 203,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 196,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator light on

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2009 196,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator light on

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 184,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 184,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 184,489 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 178,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 171,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 163,600 miles

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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K139 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K139 VBD, 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 K139 VBD registered?

K139 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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