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G581 YNE

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,137 mi
Last recorded216,137 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 YNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 216,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 216,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 209,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 209,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 205,932 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 205,885 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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G581 YNE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel 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 G581 YNE, 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 G581 YNE registered?

G581 YNE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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