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H817 VYS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2011 144,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 142,513 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 138,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 136,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 133,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 130,716 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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H817 VYS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H817 VYS, 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 H817 VYS registered?

H817 VYS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H817 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H817 VYS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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