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H385 MSC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Maroon Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,995 mi
Last recorded74,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 MSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,256 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,256 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,748 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mudflaps loose

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 72,241 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 70,344 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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H385 MSC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Maroon with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H385 MSC, 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 H385 MSC registered?

H385 MSC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H385 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H385 MSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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