MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Oil leak
gas tank filler pipe cap missing
offside front suspension ball joint rubber split.no play in joint.squeaking when shaking steering.suspect rusted internaly(hense no play)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Oil leak
gas tank filler pipe cap missing
offside front suspension ball joint rubber split.no play in joint.squeaking when shaking steering.suspect rusted internaly(hense no play)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
supension leveling system damp on rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H38 ECW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H38 ECW, 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 H38 ECW registered?
H38 ECW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H38 ECW safe to buy?
The MOT history for H38 ECW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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