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K819 ABL

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,146 mi
Last recorded113,146 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK819 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside C pillar corroded

rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,564 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,937 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,188 miles

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 14 Oct 2009 100,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,726 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2008 96,726 miles

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

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,578 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 89,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 86,240 miles

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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K819 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K819 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K819 ABL registered?

K819 ABL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 October 1992.

Is K819 ABL safe to buy?

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