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EIL 2983

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 2983
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,748 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,084 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 88,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,845 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 86,884 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 85,663 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres spliting

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,493 miles

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

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

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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EIL 2983 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 EIL 2983, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EIL 2983 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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