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H629 XHV

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 160,018 miles

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

light switch loose

wiper seizeing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 160,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

light switch loose

wiper seizeing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 160,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 160,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 156,692 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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H629 XHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H629 XHV, 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 H629 XHV registered?

H629 XHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H629 XHV safe to buy?

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