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G563 VFK

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,944 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r,n/s/r,n/s/f tyres are perished on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,944 miles

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing from joints

offside front tyre waering low on tread

oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,549 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,549 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 93,015 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Rear brake discs rusted [lack of use?]

Pass 10 May 2006 92,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 92,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G563 VFK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G563 VFK, 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 G563 VFK registered?

G563 VFK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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