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55 EV

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,520 miles

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

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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55 EV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 55 EV, 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 55 EV registered?

55 EV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is 55 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 EV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 55 EV have outstanding finance?

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