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G782 KOG

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,426 mi
Last recorded162,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 KOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 162,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 162,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 162,395 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 162,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 162,350 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 162,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 162,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged MULTIPLE DEEP CUTS (OUTER EDGE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 158,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,469 miles

O/s handbrake weak only just in limits

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 153,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 149,760 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 142,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 137,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 137,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,901 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 82,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,901 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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G782 KOG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G782 KOG, 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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G782 KOG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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