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G272 XVS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,034 mi
Last recorded171,034 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 171,034 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

fuel pipes corrodred

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 171,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

fuel pipes corrodred

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 171,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 171,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 167,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 158,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 158,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 151,074 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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G272 XVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc 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 G272 XVS, 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 G272 XVS registered?

G272 XVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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