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H388 EBW

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 167,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 167,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 160,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 160,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 157,033 miles

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

n/s upper rear suspension bush has a small amount of play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 153,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate stating to delaminate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 142,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,040 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 121,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 102,981 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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H388 EBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H388 EBW, 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 H388 EBW registered?

H388 EBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H388 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H388 EBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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