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G574 YRJ

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 135,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 135,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 129,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 129,788 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 120,512 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 120,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 110,944 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake lever near end of its travel

Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G574 YRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G574 YRJ, 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 G574 YRJ registered?

G574 YRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G574 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G574 YRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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