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938X781

1992 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X781
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,333 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,892 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 104,892 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rubber joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Needs adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 103,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,316 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 102,316 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,153 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 98,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outter wall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,544 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 89,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 87,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 83,188 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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938X781 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 938X781, 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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938X781 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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