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ROS 51M

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Not stated Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,770 mi
Last recorded162,770 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROS 51M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 162,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 161,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 161,868 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 159,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 159,791 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

initial play in offside ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2007 153,486 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 153,486 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 145,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 145,124 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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ROS 51M is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Not stated with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROS 51M, 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 ROS 51M registered?

ROS 51M is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is ROS 51M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROS 51M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROS 51M have outstanding finance?

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