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222 CJ

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 CJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,301 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,278 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,075 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 99,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front strut gaiter insecure

offside strut gaitor insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 96,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 96,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 95,858 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2007 91,955 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 91,950 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 90,852 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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222 CJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 222 CJ, 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 37 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 222 CJ registered?

222 CJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is 222 CJ safe to buy?

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