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J123 NBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,785 mi
Last recorded156,785 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 156,785 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside front floor corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Oct 2011 156,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside front floor corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Oct 2010 150,191 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accident damage nearside rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers window inoperative

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 21 Oct 2010 150,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accident damage nearside rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers window inoperative

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Oct 2009 142,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 142,825 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 135,732 miles

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 30 Oct 2007 129,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,228 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front discs worn

slight play in front bearings

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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J123 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J123 NBJ, 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 J123 NBJ registered?

J123 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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