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G572 XHK

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,923 mi
Last recorded243,923 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 243,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 233,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 222,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 222,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 210,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 210,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 198,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 187,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 187,481 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 174,913 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 174,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 161,833 miles

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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G572 XHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G572 XHK, 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 G572 XHK registered?

G572 XHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G572 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G572 XHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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