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G233 VYM

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,795 miles

DIF LEAKS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 95,795 miles

DIF LEAKS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 95,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 95,795 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 95,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 95,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 95,797 miles

Rear daff oil leak

Pass 15 May 2020 95,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 15 May 2020 95,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 95,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 95,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 95,795 miles

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

oil leken

Pass 13 May 2015 95,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 95,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 95,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 91,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 86,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 79,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,025 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 122,025 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G233 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G233 VYM, 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 G233 VYM registered?

G233 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G233 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 VYM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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