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H146 HKN

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,787 mi
Last recorded94,787 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,787 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 94,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,177 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 89,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake compensator wet but not signs of fluid leak

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 89,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake compensator wet but not signs or fluid leak

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,708 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,618 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,872 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 57,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,217 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,410 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,126 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,016 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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H146 HKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H146 HKN, 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 H146 HKN registered?

H146 HKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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