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H589 OVG

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,869 mi
Last recorded161,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 161,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 161,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 160,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 158,186 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 155,427 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 155,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 147,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 147,978 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 147,962 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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H589 OVG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H589 OVG, 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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H589 OVG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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