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H63 GPB

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 GPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 118,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play offside outer track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,401 miles

slight play offside outer track rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 118,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,401 miles

exhaust leak , front area....

front number plate in poor condition , advise replacement....

rear brakes uneven , advise inspection....

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,401 miles

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

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

front number plate deterorated

Fail 23 Jun 2010 118,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,412 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Fail 13 Jul 2009 109,277 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 5 Jul 2008 92,821 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,475 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 89,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded +greased

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,993 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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H63 GPB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H63 GPB, 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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H63 GPB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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