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H194 JBJ

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,938 mi
Last recorded182,938 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH194 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 182,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 182,816 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 179,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 179,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 169,225 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 162,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 162,005 miles

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

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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H194 JBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H194 JBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H194 JBJ registered?

H194 JBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H194 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H194 JBJ 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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