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K860 KGX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

216,378 mi
Last recorded216,378 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK860 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 216,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 215,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 212,667 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 212,613 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 210,437 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 210,405 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 208,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 207,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 206,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 203,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 201,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 199,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 196,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 193,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 189,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 186,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 182,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 176,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 174,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 169,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 166,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 162,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 157,666 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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K860 KGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K860 KGX, 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 K860 KGX registered?

K860 KGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 1992.

Is K860 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K860 KGX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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