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OCT 80X

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Turquoise Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

377,009 mi
Last recorded377,009 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 80X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 377,009 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light not working. PRS.

Fail 18 Nov 2025 377,009 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Light not working. PRS.

Pass 9 Dec 2024 373,004 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 366,200 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 361,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 354,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 346,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 346,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 344,990 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 338,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 338,950 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 331,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 325,154 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 317,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 310,060 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 310,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 300,261 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 263,920 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 286,278 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 286,255 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 275,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 266,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 258,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 247,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 247,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 235,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 235,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 221,310 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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OCT 80X is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Turquoise with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCT 80X, 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 OCT 80X registered?

OCT 80X is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is OCT 80X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 80X shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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