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MBZ 3850

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3850
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 138,229 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 138,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 135,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 135,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 135,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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MBZ 3850 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBZ 3850, 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 MBZ 3850 registered?

MBZ 3850 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is MBZ 3850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 3850 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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