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K288 KWT

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,962 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

there is a lot of surface corrosion all over and under neath vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2008 75,510 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 75,510 miles

Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 74,726 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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K288 KWT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K288 KWT, 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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K288 KWT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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