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G294 DEJ

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,266 mi
Last recorded149,266 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 DEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2010 149,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

engine overheating

front warter pipe leaking

front warter rad loos

oil sump damaged possible leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2007 140,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 132,009 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 132,009 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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G294 DEJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G294 DEJ, 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 G294 DEJ registered?

G294 DEJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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