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K434 APF

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 135,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 135,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

small chip in A zone

Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,098 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 121,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 94,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner wheel arch/boot floor corroded and holed just outside perscribed area

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

oil leak

slight corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area

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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K434 APF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K434 APF, 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 K434 APF registered?

K434 APF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K434 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K434 APF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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