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C18 JEL

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 160,640 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 160,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 157,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 153,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,356 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to.rear/at/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under/wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under/wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 149,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 148,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 147,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 139,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 138,550 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 130,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 116,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 109,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s & n/s front sus lower ball joints covers split

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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C18 JEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C18 JEL, 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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C18 JEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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