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H391 LCS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 LCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f/ shock absorber gaitor detattched

Fail 25 Jun 2014 115,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f/ shock absorber gaitor detattched

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,315 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 108,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 104,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,627 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,963 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 72,381 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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H391 LCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 H391 LCS, 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 H391 LCS registered?

H391 LCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 November 1990.

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