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K426 DPY

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 204,316 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 204,316 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area, unable to see properly as has covers covering it. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 198,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 187,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 181,750 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 181,750 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bad contact (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bad contact (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 177,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 172,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 172,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 171,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 167,829 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 167,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K426 DPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K426 DPY, 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 K426 DPY registered?

K426 DPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K426 DPY safe to buy?

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