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G87 XMH

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 XMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 109,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,150 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,075 miles

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

Oil leak

low on fuel

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,911 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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G87 XMH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc 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 G87 XMH, 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 G87 XMH registered?

G87 XMH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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