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K898 WUR

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 WUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,408 miles

Direction indicator insecure both wing side repeaters (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear trailing arm, suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension fluid pipes slightly corroded

both front wings slightly corroded on body

coolant level low

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil fouling on gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 121,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 118,377 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,668 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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K898 WUR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K898 WUR, 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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K898 WUR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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