MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nsf lower ball joint has no play but sounds dry no operation! also rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion!
Oil leak
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff leaking
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff leaking
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
brake /fuel line metal clip missing but pipes secure
chip /crack in screen outside of areas
metal object in off side rear tyre
off side outer rear pad very low
slight blow in middle silencer
slight leak power steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J149 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J149 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 J149 DHX registered?
J149 DHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 February 1992.
Is J149 DHX safe to buy?
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