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G787 RSU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,070 mi
Last recorded168,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 168,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 154,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 141,589 miles

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

o/s/rear arch corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 141,548 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/rear arch corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 127,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 126,841 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G787 RSU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc 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 G787 RSU, 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 G787 RSU registered?

G787 RSU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 February 1990.

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