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K815 RGT

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,250 mi
Last recorded238,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK815 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 238,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 233,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 229,864 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 229,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 226,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 222,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 218,724 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 214,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 209,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 209,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 204,885 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 199,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 199,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 195,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 195,076 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL OUT OF SHAPE DUE TO RUN FLAT

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 189,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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K815 RGT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K815 RGT, 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 K815 RGT registered?

K815 RGT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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