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B8 JRF

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,513 mi
Last recorded191,513 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 191,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 189,008 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 189,008 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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B8 JRF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B8 JRF, 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 B8 JRF registered?

B8 JRF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is B8 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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