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G185 VGD

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,790 mi
Last recorded152,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 152,790 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 152,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 146,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 141,167 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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G185 VGD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 138,298 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 G185 VGD, 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 36 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 G185 VGD registered?

G185 VGD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G185 VGD safe to buy?

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