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E22 FRD

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,394 mi
Last recorded143,394 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2009 143,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates

both rear outter sills starting to rust

nearside rear hand brake slightly lower than off side rear

slight damping around steering box

slight rattle chain area of engine

Pass 4 Nov 2008 142,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 140,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 135,226 miles

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

advise both front track rods inner ones

advise near side hand brake

advise near side steering idler slight play

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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E22 FRD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E22 FRD, 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 E22 FRD registered?

E22 FRD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E22 FRD safe to buy?

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