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H120 OPT

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,615 mi
Last recorded168,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 168,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes rusty rear

Fail 18 Jun 2009 168,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes rusty rear

Pass 8 May 2008 166,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 166,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 160,781 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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H120 OPT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H120 OPT, 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 H120 OPT?

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What year was H120 OPT registered?

H120 OPT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H120 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H120 OPT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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