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H101 JCV

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 JCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 66,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 159,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 159,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 156,189 miles

Offside Front 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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H101 JCV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 143,285 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 H101 JCV, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of H101 JCV?

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What year was H101 JCV registered?

H101 JCV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H101 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H101 JCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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