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K901 KNN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,586 miles

Nearside 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 10 Jan 2012 92,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,867 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,121 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,691 miles

both front tyres worn

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to both front brake flexis

corrosion to both rear coil spring

Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to both front brake flexis

corrosion to both rear coil spring

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 68,803 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,619 miles

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

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

corrosion to all brake pipes

general corrosion under vehicle

slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

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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K901 KNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K901 KNN, 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 K901 KNN registered?

K901 KNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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