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K484 SLY

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,220 mi
Last recorded232,220 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK484 SLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 232,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 225,539 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 225,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 224,999 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 224,992 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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K484 SLY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,200cc 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 K484 SLY, 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 K484 SLY registered?

K484 SLY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K484 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K484 SLY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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