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K219 YEW

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,436 mi
Last recorded148,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK219 YEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 148,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 144,751 miles

fan noisy

fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

chip to screen

steering components damp suspect power steering fluid leak - but no leak at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2013 144,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

chip to screen

fan noisy

fuel pipes corroded

steering components damp suspect power steering fluid leak - but no leak at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

heavy corrosion to offside front wing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,093 miles

advisory from previous test no 655585291150

Fail 14 Jul 2011 134,925 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip to screen

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

dampness to steering box

n/s anti roll bar centre bushes poor condtion

play in steering

Fail 26 Jul 2010 130,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f tyre damage in tread

n/s/r light lens slight damage

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight marking n/s seat belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f tyre damage in tread

n/s/r light lens slight damage

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight marking n/s seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,816 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips to screen

front wiper detorating

n/s/rear light unit tempory repair

Pass 2 Aug 2008 121,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 121,143 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s/f wing panel

damage to n/s/r light lens

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 116,052 miles

advisory notice issued on test number 270257207251

Fail 26 Jul 2007 115,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak from power steering box †door mirror glasses loose

Pass 3 Aug 2006 109,601 miles

metal parts of rear brake hoses corroded †n/s/r light lense broken

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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K219 YEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K219 YEW, 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 K219 YEW registered?

K219 YEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 September 1992.

Is K219 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K219 YEW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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