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H273 UGC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,971 mi
Last recorded169,971 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 169,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 169,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010
Fail 10 Nov 2010 166,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OS mirror damaged.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 165,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 165,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 161,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 158,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 156,291 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Oct 2005 154,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 154,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 154,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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H273 UGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H273 UGC, 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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H273 UGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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