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G147 AJB

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,571 mi
Last recorded31,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,570 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 28,481 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all tyres deteriating in sidewalls and both front wearing on outer edge

oil weep from differential and gearbox also front propshaft rubber coupling deteriating

rear registation plate deteriating

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,273 miles

both front brakepipes corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode

freeplay at steering wheel

front no plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

pas pump oily

rear roadsprings corroded

rear suspension area corroded

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight knocking noise from steering ?

Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakepipes corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode

engine sump oily

freeplay at steering wheel

front no plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

pas pump oily

play in front antiroll bar bushes

rear roadsprings corroded

rear suspension area corroded

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight knocking noise from steering ?

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,775 miles

as full test

Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre deteriating in sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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G147 AJB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G147 AJB, 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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G147 AJB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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