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K885 XHB

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,563 mi
Last recorded193,563 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 193,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 193,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 183,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2008 172,188 miles

Bulb failure light on

O/S door catch faulty?

Radiator level light on

Fail 6 Aug 2008 172,188 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bulb failure light on

O/S door catch faulty?

Radiator level light on

Rear exhaust mount tempoary

Pass 26 Jul 2007 167,449 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 167,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Aug 2006 162,763 miles

Wiper action poor †No plates poor †1 seat belt missing †N/S/F light lens cracked †Front pads low?

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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K885 XHB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 K885 XHB, 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 K885 XHB registered?

K885 XHB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 September 1992.

Is K885 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K885 XHB 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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