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J108 XAN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,973 mi
Last recorded175,973 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 XAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 175,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 168,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front propshaft coupling slight wear

n/s inner steering tie arm ball joint cover split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 168,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 160,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 153,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 144,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 136,423 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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J108 XAN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J108 XAN, 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 J108 XAN registered?

J108 XAN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J108 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J108 XAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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