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F148 CAX

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2008 113,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2008 113,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2006 113,196 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 113,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s front bottom ball joint rubber split

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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F148 CAX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F148 CAX, 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 F148 CAX registered?

F148 CAX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F148 CAX safe to buy?

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