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K768 TEA

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,801 mi
Last recorded154,801 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK768 TEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess offside & nearside, corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 154,800 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing suspect belt may be trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside sun visor loose, but parks securely in the upright position

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess offside & nearside, corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 151,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to top corner (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Hydraulic suspension pipes are Very rusty

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers obscuring some components

unable to clearly view all brake pads

windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 151,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to top corner (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers obscuring some components

unable to clearly view all brake pads

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all are deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sunvisor insecure

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all are deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sunvisor insecure

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,452 miles

Rear diff leak

Steering damper rubber is deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,452 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside rear light (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipes at rear compensator are corroded

Rear diff leak

Steering damper rubber is deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 139,927 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 139,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,340 miles

Oil leak

steering turn stops damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2013 136,340 miles

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

Oil leak

steering turn stops damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2013 136,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged

propshaft coupling worn

steering turn stops damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,465 miles

Oil leak

nsr door strap insecure.

rear exhaust clamp - nut is not tight (loose)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 132,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nsr door strap insecure.

osf fog light not working.

rear exhaust clamp - nut is not tight (loose)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 128,801 miles

ns washer jet partialy blocked.

rear exhaust connection - clamp losed partialy

rear tyres - worn tread close to legal limit, worn inner shoulders

Fail 21 Oct 2011 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns washer jet partialy blocked.

nsf anti roll bar link slight play on the bush

nsr anti roll bar link bush- rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust connection - clamp losed partialy

rear tyres - worn tread close to legal limit, worn inner shoulders

Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,905 miles

both front tyres start to feather

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,605 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 121,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,712 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 117,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 114,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 114,392 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 112,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 112,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 109,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 109,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K768 TEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K768 TEA, 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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K768 TEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 October 1992.

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