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F138 UMP

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,354 mi
Last recorded165,354 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 UMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 165,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 165,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 165,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 165,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 165,353 miles

steering has play in linkage and droparm nearside front outer sill panel corroded but not in prescribed area. both front brake hoses have slight cracking.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 165,353 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake hoses are cracking

both front wheel bearings have play

n/s/f outer sill is corroded

steering has play in the linkage and the arm

Pass 2 Mar 2009 165,352 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearsdie rear tyre sidewall damaged - looks like has been run flat

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Mar 2008 165,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 165,352 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 165,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 162,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 162,608 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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F138 UMP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F138 UMP, 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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F138 UMP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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