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G274 XJU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,559 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 126,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,807 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,799 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 121,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/front tyre side wall cut

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cuts

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 121,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 121,789 miles

Both N/S/F & N/S/R tyres have cuts in side walls noit deep inof to fall advise to be rechecked later

temp gauge went above 120 at one stage

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,799 miles

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

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

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

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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G274 XJU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G274 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G274 XJU registered?

G274 XJU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G274 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G274 XJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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