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E136 CNS

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,205 mi
Last recorded200,205 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 CNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 200,205 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 200,205 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005
Fail 18 Aug 2005 195,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust manifold

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 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CNS, 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 E136 CNS registered?

E136 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E136 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E136 CNS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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