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G740 XPV

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 XPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,118 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 126,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,480 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 123,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 122,703 miles

Nearside front and offside front inner c.v. boots split.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,703 miles

Nearside front and offside front inner c.v. boots split.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 121,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 119,182 miles

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

adise n/s/f & o/s/f inner c.v. boots split

Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 116,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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G740 XPV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G740 XPV, 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 G740 XPV registered?

G740 XPV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G740 XPV safe to buy?

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