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WIJ 188

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 188
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,344 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 75,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WIJ 188 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WIJ 188, 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 WIJ 188 registered?

WIJ 188 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is WIJ 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 188 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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