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K253 FYO

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,505 mi
Last recorded233,505 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 233,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 233,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 233,225 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 231,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 230,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 230,273 miles

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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K253 FYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K253 FYO, 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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How do I check the history of K253 FYO?

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What year was K253 FYO registered?

K253 FYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K253 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K253 FYO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K253 FYO have outstanding finance?

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