MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both rear suspension pipes rusty
rear brake pipe rusty over axle
slight play in steering idler aem
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear suspension pipes rusty
rear brake pipe rusty over axle
slight play in steering idler aem
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K266 EJV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K266 EJV, 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 K266 EJV registered?
K266 EJV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K266 EJV safe to buy?
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