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K808 ABL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,938 mi
Last recorded134,938 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK808 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 134,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 134,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,400 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 134,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,510 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 133,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 132,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 131,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 129,337 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 129,323 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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K808 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K808 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 K808 ABL registered?

K808 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K808 ABL safe to buy?

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