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G237 VYM

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2008 124,663 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

propshaft rear mounting breaking up

Pass 21 Oct 2006 121,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 121,376 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion started on rear brake pipes

Corrosion taking hold on nearside front wheel arch

Front No. plate damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play at front lower ball joints

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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G237 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G237 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 G237 VYM registered?

G237 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G237 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 VYM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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