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E176 YJC

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

244,274 mi
Last recorded244,274 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 244,274 miles

Offside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from rear diff

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 238,105 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2015 232,786 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 226,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 221,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 214,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 209,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 207,519 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on 1.6mm on outter edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 203,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 203,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 198,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 186,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 174,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E176 YJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E176 YJC, 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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E176 YJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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