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G209 BJM

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,701 mi
Last recorded150,701 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 150,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 150,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 142,431 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 142,431 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate damaged

Unable to inspect condition of front brake pads

Pass 30 Aug 2006 142,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 142,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front No.plate cracked.

N/S head light small stone chip.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 142,078 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 142,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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G209 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G209 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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What year was G209 BJM registered?

G209 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is G209 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G209 BJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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