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K857 KGJ

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,353 mi
Last recorded36,353 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,685 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 34,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,994 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,115 miles

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

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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K857 KGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K857 KGJ, 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 K857 KGJ registered?

K857 KGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K857 KGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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