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H604 XAM

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

243,477 mi
Last recorded243,477 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH604 XAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 243,477 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 243,477 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 233,441 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 233,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 224,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 224,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 212,593 miles

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 17 Nov 2005 198,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 198,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H604 XAM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H604 XAM, 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 H604 XAM registered?

H604 XAM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H604 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H604 XAM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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