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K824 ORK

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK824 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 134,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 133,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 132,993 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,755 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective sport braket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 127,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,452 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 110,456 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

ns/r and os/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight corrosion around ns/f and os/f lower suspension mounts.

slight corrosion around ns/r and os/r subframe mounts.

slight movement in ns/r subframe mount.

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 110,456 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

ns/r and os/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight corrosion around ns/f and os/f lower suspension mounts.

slight corrosion around ns/r and os/r subframe mounts.

slight movement in ns/r subframe mount.

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,505 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 93,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 86,709 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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K824 ORK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K824 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 K824 ORK registered?

K824 ORK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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