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K802 ABL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,612 mi
Last recorded173,612 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK802 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 173,612 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 173,603 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 167,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 167,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2007 165,602 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators centre tread

Fail 12 Nov 2007 165,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators centre tread

Pass 27 Oct 2006 155,535 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 155,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 152,406 miles

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

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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K802 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K802 ABL, 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 K802 ABL registered?

K802 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 August 1992.

Is K802 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K802 ABL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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