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J145 VAC

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,802 mi
Last recorded151,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 149,677 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 149,677 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Index Lights Not Working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 146,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 143,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,144 miles

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,017 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 136,012 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,134 miles

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 131,099 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened 2 pipes feeding rear valve (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,787 miles

Body corroded underneath washer bottle

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,509 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 130,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 129,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,548 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 120,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 117,749 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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J145 VAC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J145 VAC, 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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J145 VAC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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