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G160 ELJ

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

228,350 mi
Last recorded228,350 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2009 228,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both number plates slightly defaced but ok for mot test

Pass 30 Apr 2008 210,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 194,036 miles

front number plate poor

fuel ,brake and suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear

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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G160 ELJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G160 ELJ, 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 G160 ELJ registered?

G160 ELJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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