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H131 HLK

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,968 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s front wishbone inner bushes worn/aged

Fail 17 Nov 2008 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s front wishbone inner bushes worn/aged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 94,065 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 94,063 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,006 miles

rear number plate starting to distort

Fail 18 Apr 2006 93,006 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear number plate starting to distort

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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H131 HLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H131 HLK, 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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What year was H131 HLK registered?

H131 HLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H131 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H131 HLK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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