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K228 PAP

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,825 mi
Last recorded164,825 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 164,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tools and tray moved out from rear to check seat belts and seats.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 164,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 159,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear number plate damaged.

slight play in steering+joints,fuel lines corroded,suspension components corroded,oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2011 159,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering+joints,fuel lines corroded,suspension components corroded,oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2009 145,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks,slight play in steering joints,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,rear number plate cracked,brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2008 138,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

seat belts poor condition,both front tyres wearing on edges,brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,coil springs corroded,oil leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2008 138,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil springs corroded,oil leaks

seat belts in poor condition,both front tyres wearing on edges,brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing

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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K228 PAP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K228 PAP, 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 K228 PAP registered?

K228 PAP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is K228 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K228 PAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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