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K427 BJA

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,730 mi
Last recorded184,730 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 BJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 184,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 176,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 176,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 167,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 167,806 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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K427 BJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K427 BJA, 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 K427 BJA registered?

K427 BJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K427 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 BJA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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