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1B8491BJ

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

263,019 mi
Last recorded263,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1B8491BJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2006 263,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight movement steering

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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1B8491BJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1B8491BJ, 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 1B8491BJ registered?

1B8491BJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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