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F142 OTA

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,914 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,914 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 100,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 97,390 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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F142 OTA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F142 OTA, 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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What year was F142 OTA registered?

F142 OTA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F142 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F142 OTA shows 4 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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