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J121 ENN

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,369 mi
Last recorded174,369 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 ENN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 174,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 174,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 166,814 miles

Front propshaft u/j has play

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake cable outer in poor condition

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 166,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front propshaft u/j has play

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake cable outer in poor condition

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 159,655 miles

offside parking brake cable in poor condition

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2008 159,655 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside parking brake cable in poor condition

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 151,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 151,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 143,903 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 143,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 135,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 135,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J121 ENN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J121 ENN, 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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J121 ENN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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