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J107 XAJ

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,445 mi
Last recorded154,445 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 154,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 154,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 153,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 150,833 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 150,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,374 miles

Both front brake pipes coated in grease at the time of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 149,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake pipes coated in grease at the time of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 148,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 146,900 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 146,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 144,294 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 140,956 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 140,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front and o/s front steel brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 137,787 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idler bush

Pass 15 Mar 2007 131,841 miles

slight play in n/s steering drop arm

Pass 31 Mar 2006 128,424 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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J107 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J107 XAJ, 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 J107 XAJ registered?

J107 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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