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G723 PFJ

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,444 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti-roll mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,444 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,444 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bulb warning on dash display

Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bulb warning on dash display

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear reverse light broken

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

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,403 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear reverse light broken

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

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad light on

Fail 2 Aug 2013 108,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,403 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 108,403 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 108,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 108,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,403 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,403 miles

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

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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G723 PFJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G723 PFJ, 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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G723 PFJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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