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K146 TLD

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 TLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 145,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 145,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 143,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyre side walls ceacking

front to rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 141,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 140,602 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 136,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,758 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 128,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 116,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,292 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 91,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K146 TLD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K146 TLD, 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 K146 TLD registered?

K146 TLD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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