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K899 YVN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Lpg 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,788 miles

warning light staying on

wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 101,027 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

gas smell under bonnet

warning light staying on

wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,792 miles

same as test number 114097870144

Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s floor pan starting to corrode

wiper blade slightly smearing

n/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mounting starting to corrode

front brake ferrules starting to corrode

lpg cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 57,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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K899 YVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K899 YVN, 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 K899 YVN registered?

K899 YVN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K899 YVN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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