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AHP 60A

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 60A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,830 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,926 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 105,926 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wing arch slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 105,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,927 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 105,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AHP 60A is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHP 60A, 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 38 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 AHP 60A registered?

AHP 60A is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is AHP 60A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHP 60A shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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