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G195 BJM

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,887 mi
Last recorded238,887 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 238,887 miles

Both Back box rubber hangers badly cracked

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 238,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both Back box rubber hangers badly cracked

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 238,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox getting deteriorated

fuel pipes very rusty

offside rear tyre getting worn

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas

rear of vehicle very rusty in areas

Fail 16 Mar 2012 238,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox getting deteriorated

fuel pipes very rusty

offside rear tyre getting worn

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas

rear of vehicle very rusty in areas

Pass 9 Mar 2011 238,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hanger missing and exhaust rusty (not insecure)

fuel pipes very rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pads getting worn

offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

underbody rear brake pipes getting corroded (rear)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 236,544 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler pivot shaft

Fail 23 Feb 2010 236,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play in nearside steering idler pivot shaft

Pass 7 Mar 2009 227,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 227,407 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 219,403 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 219,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 216,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 213,347 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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G195 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G195 BJM, 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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G195 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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