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K866 KGH

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,103 mi
Last recorded149,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 KGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 149,103 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front to rear suspension pipes

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to nearside rear subframe front mount

corrosion to offside front wing

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tyre wearing uneven inner edge

damage to offside rear road wheel inner rim

front exhaust bracket detiorated but still supporting exhaust

nearside side repeater slightly loose

nearside wing mirror loose

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

tempary repair to both rear exhaust mounts

tempary repair to centre section of exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2009 148,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front to rear suspension pipes

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to nearside rear subframe front mount

corrosion to offside front wing

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tyre wearing uneven inner edge

damage to offside rear road wheel inner rim

front exhaust bracket detiorated but still supporting exhaust

nearside side repeater slightly loose

nearside wing mirror loose

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

tempary repair to both rear exhaust mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,356 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

handbrake travel long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sills covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 142,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 138,572 miles

A.B.S. lamp fails to illuminate on Start-up. Condition of A.B.S. System unknown

Fail 25 Jul 2006 138,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K866 KGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K866 KGH, 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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K866 KGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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