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K462 EJD

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,114 mi
Last recorded159,114 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 EJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 159,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 153,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all steering joints have slight play

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Jul 2009 153,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all steering joints have slight play

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Jul 2009 153,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 146,645 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to become perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 136,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 136,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,867 miles

exhaust system is becoming heavily corroded

oil leak at rear diff

steering has some play

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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K462 EJD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K462 EJD, 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 K462 EJD registered?

K462 EJD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 1992.

Is K462 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K462 EJD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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