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G761 VBW

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,915 mi
Last recorded142,915 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 VBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 142,915 miles

underside rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2022 142,915 miles

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

Underside rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,915 miles

all prescribed areas corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 131,799 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 131,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 131,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 130,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 130,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 128,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 118,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

diff leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 109,972 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe heavily greased

Fail 21 May 2010 109,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,412 miles

both front indicators starting to turn white

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,313 miles

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

both front indicators starting to turn white

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,852 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 91,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 85,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,179 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 75,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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G761 VBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G761 VBW, 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 G761 VBW registered?

G761 VBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G761 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G761 VBW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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