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E1 RHH

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,441 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 125,826 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Coolant level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch / out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak also low ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - behind drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,009 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,881 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 109,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,000 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise creaking noise from nearside steering system

Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise creaking noise from nearside steering system

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,466 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine on to exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,209 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 103,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,758 miles

brake pipes corroded unable to fully check advise attension

oil leaks unable to tell source adcise attension poss steering leak

slight corrosion subframe inner wings chassis brake hose ferruls brake pipes coil springs slight deterioration brake hose unable to fully check slight petrol smell no sign leak

slight noise brakes

slight play steering & suspension joints & bushes slight play wheel bearings- slight noise bearings rear pads worn all discs slight corroded unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 17 Sep 2008 102,413 miles

corrosion under battery unable to fully check advise attension battery slight loose

slight corrosion inner wings brake pipe & brake hose ferrul unable to fully check brake pipes discs , pads & rear springs

slight oil leak unable to tell source

slight play steering & suspension joints ball joint & bearings- slight play roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 101,242 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 101,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E1 RHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E1 RHH, 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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E1 RHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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