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G610 EKC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,715 mi
Last recorded139,715 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 139,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 137,872 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 137,872 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 137,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 136,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 136,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2010 134,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,429 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 131,409 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 129,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 126,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 125,331 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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G610 EKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G610 EKC, 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 G610 EKC registered?

G610 EKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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