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H289 FHG

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

236,132 mi
Last recorded236,132 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 236,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 233,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 231,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 229,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 229,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 228,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 227,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 232,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 216,185 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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H289 FHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H289 FHG, 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 H289 FHG registered?

H289 FHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H289 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 FHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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