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H78 FPC

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,843 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 127,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 127,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND FRONT PIPES BLOWING (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 121,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,703 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 118,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 117,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 115,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,661 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,947 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 104,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 97,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,155 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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H78 FPC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H78 FPC, 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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H78 FPC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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