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H523 ADH

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,305 mi
Last recorded189,305 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 ADH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 189,305 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid resivoir bungs split badly

complete exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside headlamp aim on minimum

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear box hangers split and perished

rear registration plate lamps dim

rear registration plate slightly loose

slight leak from power steering pump

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 16 Nov 2007 179,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 172,068 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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H523 ADH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H523 ADH, 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 H523 ADH registered?

H523 ADH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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