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A3 EHC

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 116,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 116,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,552 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,552 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 143,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 143,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 142,050 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Dec 2010 139,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,205 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 131,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 127,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 124,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 122,470 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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A3 EHC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A3 EHC, 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 A3 EHC registered?

A3 EHC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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