MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all coil springs corroding
all fuel pipes corroding
battery loose
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner sills
exhaust corroding + temp repair
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
n/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit
o/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre + going bald on inner edge
outer sills covered + engine under tray fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all coil springs corroding
all fuel pipes corroding
battery loose
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
corrosion not through all skins inner sills
exhaust corroding + temp repair
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
n/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit
o/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre + going bald on inner edge
outer sills covered + engine under tray fitted
rear brake pads thin
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
occasional rear seat seat belts not tested due to loading of vehicle
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K438 UFR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 K438 UFR, 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 K438 UFR registered?
K438 UFR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 1992.
Is K438 UFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for K438 UFR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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