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G940 ALX

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,913 mi
Last recorded171,913 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 ALX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 171,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 164,201 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 164,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 155,326 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Jan 2011 155,389 miles

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 146,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 135,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 135,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 132,986 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 132,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 129,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 125,683 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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G940 ALX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G940 ALX, 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 G940 ALX registered?

G940 ALX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G940 ALX safe to buy?

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