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G331 EPH

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,941 mi
Last recorded242,941 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 242,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front windscreen delaminating

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2008 239,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on underside of car

ignition display faulty

road springs corroded

self leveling pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2008 239,936 miles

road springs corroded

self leveling pipes corroded

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on underside of car

ignition display faulty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 233,567 miles

corrosion forming on underside components

front windscreen going on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2006 222,878 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

seat belt in tailgate area nearside has cut in webbing

there is general corrosion on road springs fuel lines hydraulic lines and underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2006 222,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

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

general light corrosion on road springs various other pipes and underside of car

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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G331 EPH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G331 EPH, 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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G331 EPH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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