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K481 UNL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,995 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 109,990 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front and rear tyres have cuts in and chunks of outer wall missing but not deep enough to reach cords

underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion

major oil leak {should not be driven}

Pass 16 Apr 2007 108,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2006 106,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2006 106,463 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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K481 UNL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K481 UNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K481 UNL registered?

K481 UNL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K481 UNL safe to buy?

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