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G721 BVS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

260,072 mi
Last recorded260,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG721 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 260,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 254,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 254,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 248,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 240,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 229,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 213,910 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 213,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G721 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc 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 G721 BVS, 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 G721 BVS registered?

G721 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G721 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G721 BVS 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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