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G718 TSU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,849 mi
Last recorded200,849 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 TSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 200,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 200,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 200,842 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 200,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 200,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 200,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 197,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 197,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 192,342 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G718 TSU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G718 TSU, 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 G718 TSU registered?

G718 TSU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G718 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G718 TSU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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