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H18 GCW

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 129,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 124,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 124,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 121,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 117,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 109,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight residue around lower steering box

Fail 24 May 2008 105,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight residue around lower steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2007 102,389 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres close to wear marks

Pass 30 May 2006 98,570 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 98,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 94,132 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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H18 GCW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H18 GCW, 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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What year was H18 GCW registered?

H18 GCW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H18 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 GCW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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