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H140 JDF

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,932 mi
Last recorded128,932 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,932 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,555 miles

Nearside Front Side Repeater Worked When Tapped

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing Tapped

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,577 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 122,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,287 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,439 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2011 115,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded heavily - n/s/f is the worst but does not appear to be weakened

front subframe corroded

inner arch and outer sill covers fitted

o/s/r inner arch slightly corroded by subframe mounting area

oil leaks

rear exhaust very heavily corroded in poor condition and end tail pipe has a small leak - JUST ACCEPTABLE

very slight brake bind and rubbing noise - n/s/r wheel

windscreen damaged in zone A just on 10mm limit - may spread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,300 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 11 Mar 2008 101,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,925 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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H140 JDF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 143,285 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 H140 JDF, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H140 JDF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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