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H355 XYK

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,470 mi
Last recorded227,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 XYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 227,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2013 227,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 222,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 218,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 218,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 213,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 206,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 197,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 190,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 189,759 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 181,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower steering column not checked plastic cover

slight play in steering idler

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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H355 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H355 XYK, 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 H355 XYK registered?

H355 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H355 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H355 XYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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