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G417 TFK

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

219,131 mi
Last recorded219,131 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 219,131 miles

o/s/r rim slihgt buckle

perceptable movement o/s steerjng

various pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 219,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s/r rim slihgt buckle

perceptable movement o/s steerjng

various pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 216,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 213,650 miles

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

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

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

diff leaking

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre worn

p/s damp

screen delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2009 210,775 miles

rear diff very oily

Fail 29 Oct 2009 210,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres nr limit slight play in rack fuel pipes rusty strong smell of petrol novisable leaks various pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 209,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 209,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007
Pass 23 Oct 2006 203,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 196,350 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 196,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G417 TFK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G417 TFK, 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 G417 TFK registered?

G417 TFK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G417 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G417 TFK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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