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K871 FYO

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,239 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 101,164 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,726 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 89,508 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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K871 FYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,960cc 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 K871 FYO, 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

How do I check the history of K871 FYO?

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What year was K871 FYO registered?

K871 FYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K871 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K871 FYO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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