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H315 UGC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,543 mi
Last recorded179,543 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH315 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 179,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 179,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 179,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 179,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 178,880 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2020 178,494 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2020 178,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2019 178,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 177,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 176,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,281 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 176,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.59% (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 175,480 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 175,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 173,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 171,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 167,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2011 163,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible front and rear brake pads required next service.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 163,867 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp not working.

possible front and rear brake pads required next service.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 160,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 156,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 152,569 miles

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 26 Sep 2008 152,569 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 149,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 145,100 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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H315 UGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H315 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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What year was H315 UGC registered?

H315 UGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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