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291 DHN

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,131 miles

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

Side sills covered

Pass 9 Jan 2009 134,627 miles

Oil leak

both front wing corrored

strong advice nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 7 Jan 2009 134,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

both front wing corrored

Pass 3 Jan 2008 130,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 130,479 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 124,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 116,242 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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291 DHN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 291 DHN, 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 291 DHN registered?

291 DHN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is 291 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 DHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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