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H148 EDL

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Turquoise Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,376 mi
Last recorded162,376 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 162,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 157,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 157,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2008 152,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 149,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre has a punture in it

slight exhaust blow from front pipe and rear where joins centre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 144,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 138,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 138,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H148 EDL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Turquoise with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H148 EDL, 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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H148 EDL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 April 1991.

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