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G596 TTV

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,723 mi
Last recorded254,723 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 254,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf ball joint dust covered in silicon

negligable damping effect on rear suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2014 254,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf ball joint dust covered in silicon

negligable damping effect on rear suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2013 250,621 miles

hand brake effort just in limits

o.s.f. pannel support corroded

rear suspension very stiff

slight play n.s. steering idler

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 250,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning light on

o.s. headlight getting dull, condensation in head light

o.s.f. pannel support corroded

poor beam pattern n.s.

rear suspension very stiff

slight play n.s. steering idler

Pass 28 Feb 2012 245,170 miles

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

handbrake effort just on limits

n.s.f. tyre worn very low on edge

rear suspension very hard requires attension asap

slight play n.s. steering idler

Pass 25 Feb 2011 239,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insicure

brake pipes coated in grease

off side rear shock has slight misting of oil

rear air suspensuion may require servicing

slight cut in near side rear tyre sidewall

slight play from front dampers

Fail 24 Feb 2011 239,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insicure

brake pipes coated in grease

rear air suspensuion may require servicing

slight cut in near side rear tyre sidewall

slight play from front dampers

Pass 1 Mar 2010 232,603 miles

battery insicure

exhaust back box rubber poor condition

front brake pipes coated in grease

near side rear tyre on the limit

off side rear shock slightly damp

off side rear tyre close to limit

rear brakes slightly destorted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 226,086 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 212,385 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n.s.f. tyre worn on edges

suspension and fuel pipes corroded

throttle spring broken

washers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2007 212,385 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n.s.f. tyre worn on edges

suspension and fuel pipes corroded

throttle spring broken

washers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2006 204,399 miles

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

battery insecure

rear number plate poor condition

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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G596 TTV 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 G596 TTV, 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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G596 TTV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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