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J15 PAB

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,394 miles

all brake flexi hoses started to perish

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres perishing

play in both front outer anti roll bar d bushes on limit

Fail 9 Jun 2020 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake flexi hoses started to perish

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres perishing

play in both front outer anti roll bar d bushes on limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight lift in offside front suspension arm lower ball joint

slight oil weep from rear diff

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 117,894 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,836 miles

O/S & N/S OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 110,013 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 110,013 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F WHEELBEARINGS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 105,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 101,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,883 miles

n/s/f tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

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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J15 PAB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J15 PAB, 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 J15 PAB registered?

J15 PAB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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