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E119 OBF

1988 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,083 mi
Last recorded188,083 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 188,083 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2008 188,083 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 188,083 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 188,083 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in near side front steering idler

smell of fuel under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2006 187,469 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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E119 OBF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E119 OBF, 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 E119 OBF registered?

E119 OBF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E119 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E119 OBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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