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E139 VKR

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 126,288 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 126,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorbers self leveling system pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,705 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 118,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 112,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 112,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 112,334 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 112,307 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

E139 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E139 VKR safe to buy?

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