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238 GFW

2010 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,929 mi
Last recorded55,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz E77,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 GFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,359 miles

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,597 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,535 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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238 GFW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 77,954 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 238 GFW, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 238 GFW registered?

238 GFW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is 238 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 238 GFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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