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K865 CVX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 CVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 171,966 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

engine oil leak

engine water leak

exhaust rubber mount splitting up

heat shield corroded and rattling

Fail 4 Aug 2010 171,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

engine oil leak

engine water leak

exhaust rubber mount splitting up

heat shield corroded and rattling

Pass 17 Jul 2009 168,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine leaking water through core plug

front prop coupling breaking up

nearside front door window not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

power steering noicy possible fluid loew

starter motor noicy

Fail 10 Jul 2009 168,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine leaking water through core plug

front prop coupling breaking up

nearside front door window not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

power steering noicy possible fluid loew

starter motor noicy

Fail 17 Apr 2008 163,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 163,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 155,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 144,263 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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K865 CVX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K865 CVX, 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 K865 CVX registered?

K865 CVX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K865 CVX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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