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K505 TPR

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,194 mi
Last recorded186,194 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 TPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 186,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top suspension mounts perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust joint starting to blow

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 176,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension lower arm mounting areas corroded (chassis)

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

Wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 176,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension lower arm mounting areas corroded (chassis)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 167,524 miles

Both front lower inner suspension arm mounting areas corroded and offside mounting bush perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 167,403 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Both front lower inner suspension arm mounting areas corroded and offside mounting bush perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 155,937 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 155,937 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 145,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 134,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 125,004 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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K505 TPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K505 TPR, 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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K505 TPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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