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K538 HRM

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,131 mi
Last recorded204,131 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 204,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 204,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 203,782 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 203,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 197,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 193,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 190,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 184,823 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 183,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 1 May 2018 183,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads 80% worn

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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K538 HRM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 5,000cc 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 K538 HRM, 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 K538 HRM registered?

K538 HRM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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