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K183 VBD

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 98,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 98,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 88,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 88,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

n/s and o/s wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f door hinge loose

o/s/r side light dull

Fail 2 Jul 2005 88,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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K183 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K183 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 K183 VBD registered?

K183 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K183 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K183 VBD shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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