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E136 AAM

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,285 mi
Last recorded222,285 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 222,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 219,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front spot lamp not working.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside inner front wheel arch corroded and holed. But just outside of prescribed area.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded(Behind w/washer bottle) But just outside of prescribed area.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes coated with grease.

Fail 20 May 2011 219,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front spot lamp not working.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside inner front wheel arch corroded and holed. But just outside of prescribed area.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded(Behind w/washer bottle) But just outside of prescribed area.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes coated with grease.

Pass 18 May 2010 216,831 miles

front roll bar outer bushes perished and have slight play

handbrake only just met the legal requirements

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 14 May 2010 216,829 miles

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

front roll bar outer bushes perished and have slight play

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 May 2009 213,367 miles

corrosion n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 5 May 2009 213,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area

engine oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

steering box damp

Pass 23 May 2008 209,267 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Slightly Perished. Oil Leak @ Rocker Cover Area.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2008 209,267 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Slightly Perished. Oil Leak @ Rocker Cover Area.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 204,658 miles

Battery insecure

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low & Engine Oil Leaking @ Rear Crankshaft & Sump Plug Aeas,Front Registration Plate Deteriated,Fuel Tank Cap Seal Slightly Perished,Battery Insecure,Nearside Rear Vehicle Jack Point Rubber Missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 200,250 miles

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

battery insecure

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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E136 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E136 AAM, 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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E136 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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