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C20 GEF

1988 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,515 mi
Last recorded195,515 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 195,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 192,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 189,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 189,107 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f outer front sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 184,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 179,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 179,955 miles

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

Service 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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C20 GEF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C20 GEF, 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 C20 GEF registered?

C20 GEF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is C20 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 GEF 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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