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H252 POF

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,702 mi
Last recorded220,702 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 POF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 220,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 215,080 miles

small exhaust leaks through system rear brake pipe corroded rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Aug 2014 210,139 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 210,139 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 206,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 206,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 200,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 200,764 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 197,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 194,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 188,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 188,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 184,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 179,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 174,963 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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H252 POF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H252 POF, 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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H252 POF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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