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E178 VEX

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,804 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow rear muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear linkage fixing bolts only just through nyloc - secure at this time.

Rear Hand brake performance only just met - may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 137,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern both headlamps. Replace bulbs - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low LH headlamp aim too low - adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow rear muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear linkage fixing bolts only just through nyloc - secure at this time.

Rear Hand brake performance only just met - may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 136,095 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,503 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 131,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 124,914 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 124,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 122,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 121,991 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 121,991 miles

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust front pipe. †Exhaust centre pipe/rear silencer clamp broken. †Wear developing in offside outer track rod end. †Corrosion eating into body structure and numerous components.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 120,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 120,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E178 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E178 VEX, 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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E178 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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