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H593 AEU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH593 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,286 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheels slight bind

diff oil leak

exhaust corroded

gear box oil leak

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

os floor pan corroded

os head light cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 70,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheels slight bind

diff oil leak

exhaust corroded

gear box oil leak

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

os floor pan corroded

os head light cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

water leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,887 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/side and n/side rear floors rusting on small of outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2008 67,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,705 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H593 AEU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H593 AEU, 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 H593 AEU registered?

H593 AEU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H593 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H593 AEU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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