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E254 LPV

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,171 mi
Last recorded189,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 189,171 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

distance recorder not working!

front no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Fail 24 Jun 2010 189,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

bad coolant leak!

front no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Pass 22 Jun 2009 189,171 miles

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

Oil leak

front no/plate deteriorating but legible

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Jun 2009 189,171 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

front no/plate deteriorating but legible

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2008 189,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

f/no/plate deteriorating but legible

Pass 24 May 2007 189,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

f/no/plate discolouring but ok

rear exhaust mounts external cracking

Pass 4 May 2006 189,171 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/side sill flakey near front jacking point

rear exhaust mounts external cracks

Pass 6 May 2005 189,171 miles

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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E254 LPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E254 LPV, 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 E254 LPV registered?

E254 LPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E254 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E254 LPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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