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48 CPW

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 CPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,378 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,397 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 45,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,004 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,890 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,889 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 77,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,191 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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48 CPW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 138,298 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 48 CPW, 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 36 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 48 CPW registered?

48 CPW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 48 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 CPW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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