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C10 DNY

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,111 mi
Last recorded185,111 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 185,111 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 185,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 183,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2008 175,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 175,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 167,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 167,926 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 167,899 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

near side rear shock leaking slightly

off side front wheel arch corroded

off side wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 146,509 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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C10 DNY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C10 DNY, 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 C10 DNY registered?

C10 DNY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is C10 DNY safe to buy?

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