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K322 KNW

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,636 mi
Last recorded138,636 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK322 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 138,636 miles

centre seat belt and buckle missing at time of test

o/s sunvisor missing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 138,635 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

oil leak

rearmost seats down at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,211 miles

all suspension springs are corroded

both outer sills are covered

exhaust system is corroded, slightly leaking, running close to the body and some of the rubber mounts are cracking

fuel cap seal is cracking

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside front tyre has minor damage on the outer wall

rear wiper blade is split

rearmost seats and seatbelts were not presented for testing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to clearly see front or rear inner brake pads

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 9 Mar 2009 137,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

all suspension springs are corroded

both outer sills are covered

exhaust system is corroded, slightly leaking, running close to the body and some of the rubber mounts are cracking

fuel cap seal is cracking

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside front tyre has minor damage on the outer wall

rear wiper blade is split

rearmost seats and seatbelts were not presented for testing

slight brake judder on both rear wheels

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to clearly see front or rear inner brake pads

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 12 Mar 2008 127,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 118,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 116,784 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 116,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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K322 KNW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K322 KNW, 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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K322 KNW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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