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K486 ORL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,805 miles

both rear shock absorbers in a corroded condition

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 23 Oct 2012 126,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers in a corroded condition

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Aug 2011 122,915 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 28 Jul 2011 122,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 10 May 2010 118,212 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes at rear vehicle

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,656 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 104,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,855 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,019 miles

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

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)

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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K486 ORL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K486 ORL, 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 K486 ORL registered?

K486 ORL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K486 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K486 ORL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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