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G217 VJD

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 VJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,999 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,558 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,761 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak differential ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels fitted with hub caps,wheels retainers/stem valves not checked .

both front shock absorbers ram dust covers deteriorated excessively

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

fuel cap seal worn

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,969 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 62,969 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear both tyres are deteriorated/cracks

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff oil leak

bonnet release broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,705 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,295 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,674 miles

offside rear tyre start to feather inner tread

Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,154 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,311 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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G217 VJD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G217 VJD, 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 G217 VJD registered?

G217 VJD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G217 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G217 VJD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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