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G779 VUT

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,606 mi
Last recorded151,606 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 151,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 147,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 147,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2013 146,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 146,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 144,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 141,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 138,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 133,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 132,338 miles

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

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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G779 VUT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G779 VUT, 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 G779 VUT registered?

G779 VUT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 January 1990.

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