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E139 AAM

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,244 mi
Last recorded229,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 229,244 miles

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

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

rear fuel lines corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 229,247 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 229,247 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E139 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E139 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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What year was E139 AAM registered?

E139 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E139 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E139 AAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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