CarVerify

Free Car Check

G748 HOP

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,349 mi
Last recorded115,349 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 HOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2008 115,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wheel bearings have developed play

both rear wheel centre caps missing

coolant light staying on

front number plate cracked

major oil leak identified

nearside front bottom ball joint has developed play

nearside front steering box play

offside front bottom ball joint has developed play

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front steering box play

radiator light staying on

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 May 2008 115,349 miles

both front wheel bearings have developed play

both rear wheel centre caps missing

coolant light staying on

front number plate cracked

major oil leak identified

nearside front bottom ball joint has developed play

nearside front steering box play

offside front bottom ball joint has developed play

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front steering box play

radiator light staying on

rear number plate faded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 115,344 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 115,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 115,365 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 115,348 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G748 HOP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G748 HOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G748 HOP?

You can check the full history of G748 HOP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G748 HOP registered?

G748 HOP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G748 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G748 HOP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G748 HOP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G748 HOP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.