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K438 UFR

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,730 mi
Last recorded177,730 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 177,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 177,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 170,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 162,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 158,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 158,739 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 154,158 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 154,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 145,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 139,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

occasional rear seat seat belts not tested due to loading of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2007 136,298 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2007 136,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 129,939 miles

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.

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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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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