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K261 AAA

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 148,258 miles

Front No. plate damaged

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 144,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated badly.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 144,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated badly.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 140,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 134,403 miles

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)

general vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2006 133,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 132,881 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 6 Sep 2005 128,522 miles

small amount of crrosion were chassis member meets floor pan on o/s

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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K261 AAA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K261 AAA, 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 K261 AAA registered?

K261 AAA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K261 AAA safe to buy?

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