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A20 RCB

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,956 miles

NSF inner wing corroded (not structural)

Temporary repairs on wheelarches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 141,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSF inner wing corroded (not structural)

Temporary repairs on wheelarches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 137,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 133,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 124,870 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 119,893 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A20 RCB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A20 RCB, 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 A20 RCB registered?

A20 RCB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is A20 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 RCB shows 9 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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