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H516 EGU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,126 mi
Last recorded158,126 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 158,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 156,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 156,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 155,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 153,461 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 151,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 148,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 148,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 146,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 143,883 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 143,883 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 141,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 138,103 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 133,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 125,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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H516 EGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H516 EGU, 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 H516 EGU registered?

H516 EGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H516 EGU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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