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H269 ABA

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,824 mi
Last recorded147,824 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH269 ABA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 147,824 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 147,824 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2011 145,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 142,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 138,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 135,432 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2008 135,432 miles

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

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)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2007 120,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2007 120,792 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2006 106,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2005 96,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2005 96,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H269 ABA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H269 ABA, 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 H269 ABA registered?

H269 ABA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H269 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H269 ABA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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