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H229 NJT

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,117 mi
Last recorded161,117 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 NJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 161,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 161,117 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 159,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 157,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 157,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 157,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 154,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 151,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 144,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 136,420 miles

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

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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H229 NJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H229 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H229 NJT registered?

H229 NJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 February 1991.

Is H229 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H229 NJT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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