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K874 KGJ

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 132,631 miles

Nearside rear door damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside front wheel arch coroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 132,631 miles

Nearside rear door damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside front wheel arch coroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 124,101 miles

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

near side mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2008 124,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

engine oil leaks

near side mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Jan 2008 117,616 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 117,616 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2007 109,481 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,481 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 102,069 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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K874 KGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K874 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K874 KGJ registered?

K874 KGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 1992.

Is K874 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K874 KGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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