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H516 FEC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 FEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,802 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to 1.6mm and is also slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning lamp is indicating that the pads need inspectng

steering box has a slihgt misting of oil

Fail 14 Jan 2009 93,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to 1.6mm and is also slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning lamp is indicating that the pads need inspectng

steering box has a slihgt misting of oil

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,871 miles

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

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 FEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEC, 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 FEC registered?

H516 FEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H516 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 FEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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