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G752 WMU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,660 mi
Last recorded147,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG752 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 147,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 147,660 miles

All shock gaiters perished and split

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering track rod slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak (steering)

Fail 10 Apr 2024 147,660 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All shock gaiters perished and split

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering track rod slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak (steering)

Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,660 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NSR & OSR suspension fluid feed pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,660 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Support bracket also missing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear NSR & OSR Fluid suspension feed pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 147,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 147,660 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 147,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,660 miles

Brake pipes partially corroded

slight play in OSR toe rod joint

slight play in steering idler and OSF inner track rod joint

Fail 16 Mar 2017 147,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All tyres cracking due to age

Brake pipes partially corroded

slight play in OSR toe rod joint

slight play in steering idler and OSF inner track rod joint

Pass 22 Feb 2016 147,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 147,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 147,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 147,660 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 147,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,660 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 147,660 miles

Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 147,661 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 147,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 147,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 147,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 147,298 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 147,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 146,822 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 146,821 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 146,178 miles

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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G752 WMU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G752 WMU, 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 G752 WMU registered?

G752 WMU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G752 WMU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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