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K87 VPE

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,859 mi
Last recorded150,859 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 150,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 150,856 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 150,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2019 141,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system rear slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,501 miles

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 20 May 2015 127,241 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 127,241 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 121,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 113,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner wing/wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner wing/wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 110,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 21 May 2010 107,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 100,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 95,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 95,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 74,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 74,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K87 VPE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K87 VPE, 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 K87 VPE registered?

K87 VPE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is K87 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K87 VPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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