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1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH395 JPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres getting OLD

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,106 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,580 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,369 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,728 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 78,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,422 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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H395 JPG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H395 JPG, 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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H395 JPG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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