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F157 JNF

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 JNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,199 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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F157 JNF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F157 JNF, 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 F157 JNF registered?

F157 JNF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F157 JNF safe to buy?

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