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J144 DHX

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,361 mi
Last recorded206,361 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 DHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 206,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 202,444 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering pivot

Fail 23 May 2018 202,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering pivot

Pass 20 May 2017 199,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 198,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

center exhaust mount broken

drivers window not working

front arches corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 198,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

center exhaust mount broken

drivers window not working

front arches corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 193,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

drivers window not working

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount corroded

front wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play front wheels

slight play in steering joint

Pass 18 Jul 2013 189,130 miles

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

front wings slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 183,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 178,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 23 Jul 2011 178,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 173,459 miles

nail in nearside front tyre and worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 166,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 157,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 146,280 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 138,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 138,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J144 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J144 DHX, 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 J144 DHX registered?

J144 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J144 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 DHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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