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G883 XPG

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

203,663 mi
Last recorded203,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 XPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 203,663 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 203,663 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake and fuel pipes

front numberplate lamiate parting

handbrake needs adjustment

one of offside washer jets blocked

rear numberplate lamiate parting

rear silencer hold and blowing slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2006 203,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 197,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 197,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G883 XPG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G883 XPG, 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 G883 XPG registered?

G883 XPG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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