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G816 JFS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,787 mi
Last recorded126,787 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 JFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 126,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 123,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,921 miles

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

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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G816 JFS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G816 JFS, 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 G816 JFS registered?

G816 JFS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G816 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G816 JFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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