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K460 FYF

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK460 FYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 96,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link and o/s inner track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,623 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts due to a load on the rear seats

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,539 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,366 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 79,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,143 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,337 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,185 miles

Rear brake discs and pads poor

Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,185 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear brake discs and pads poor

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,260 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,873 miles

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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K460 FYF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K460 FYF, 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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K460 FYF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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