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E112 HVL

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,341 mi
Last recorded238,341 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 238,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 238,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 238,341 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 238,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 238,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 238,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 238,341 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E112 HVL is a 1988 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 57.1%.

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 E112 HVL, 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 E112 HVL registered?

E112 HVL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E112 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E112 HVL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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