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K385 WBH

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 141,626 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 141,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 141,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 141,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Pass 22 Jul 2006 141,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 141,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil warning lamp is on (topped up to level Still on )

battery insecure

oil leak

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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K385 WBH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K385 WBH, 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 K385 WBH registered?

K385 WBH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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