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G251 YBK

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,415 mi
Last recorded190,415 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 190,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 190,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 190,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 190,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 190,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 190,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 190,415 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 190,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 190,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 190,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 190,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 190,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 190,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 190,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 190,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 190,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 190,415 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 190,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 190,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 190,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 185,430 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 180,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 177,360 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 177,360 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G251 YBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G251 YBK, 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 G251 YBK registered?

G251 YBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G251 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 YBK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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