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K812 ORK

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,504 mi
Last recorded152,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK812 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 152,504 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 152,504 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

small hole in o/s/rear lamp not affecting operation

Pass 24 Jun 2008 149,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 149,298 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil light on

Pass 27 Oct 2006 141,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 141,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

o/s/f tyre on 1,6mm on outer edge †corrosion to front/rear brake and fuel pipes †corrosion to rear transverse brake pipes †crack in windscreen

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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K812 ORK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K812 ORK, 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 K812 ORK registered?

K812 ORK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K812 ORK safe to buy?

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