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K166 KGP

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,232 mi
Last recorded228,232 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 228,232 miles

gear box to exhaust bracket poor condition, heat shield loose

oil weep o/s/r, may be associated with levelling system

Fail 14 Jul 2007 228,228 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

gearbox to exhaust bracket in poor condition, silencer heat shield loose

oil weep o/s/r, may be associated with levelling system

Pass 30 Nov 2005 218,099 miles

front roll bar requires centralising too far to nearside

nearside rear tyre wearing low towards outer edge

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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K166 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K166 KGP, 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 K166 KGP registered?

K166 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K166 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 KGP shows 3 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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