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H287 SHH

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,601 mi
Last recorded213,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 213,601 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 213,601 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 208,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 208,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 194,491 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 194,491 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 178,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 167,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 157,732 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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H287 SHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H287 SHH, 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 H287 SHH registered?

H287 SHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H287 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H287 SHH shows 9 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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