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G796 RNN

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,622 mi
Last recorded50,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Bushes on N/S/F and O/S/F wishbones poor not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Rear self leveling pipes badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,584 miles

fuel tank is corroded & is showing a stain from leakage

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,583 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank is corroded & is showing a stain from leakage

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,670 miles

both rear seats folded down at time of test. Unable to test all rear adult seatbelts.

fuel cap sealing ring starting to persish.

oil leak from topside of engine.

rear metal fuel pipe heavily corroded.

slight play on steering box.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 48,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear seats folded down at time of test. Unable to test all rear adult seatbelts.

fuel cap sealing ring starting to persish.

oil leak from topside of engine.

rear metal fuel pipe heavily corroded.

slight play on steering box.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,101 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,101 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,042 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 28,613 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,727 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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G796 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G796 RNN, 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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G796 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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