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FLZ 6444

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,265 mi
Last recorded128,265 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 6444
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 128,265 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 128,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,652 miles

n/s + o/s front and rear brake pipes corroding at ends

small split in o/s front sidewall of tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2008 126,652 miles

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

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

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

n/s + o/s front and rear brake pipes corroding at ends

small split in o/s front sidewall of tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2007 124,570 miles

exhaust system corroding and weak

o/s front tyre some marks in side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2007 124,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

radiator leaking,some sidewall damage damage o/s front

Pass 7 Jul 2006 120,696 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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FLZ 6444 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLZ 6444, 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 FLZ 6444 registered?

FLZ 6444 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is FLZ 6444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 6444 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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