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H831 LJO

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 148,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,067 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil but not to excess

Fail 10 Jan 2019 148,055 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil but not to excess

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 133,983 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seat fore/aft movement stiff

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 133,983 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seat fore/aft movement stiff

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,435 miles

front tyres perished and split

wiper smears

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,537 miles

Both front tyres perished and split

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,706 miles

brake discs rusty all round on vehicle

front wiper deterioration noted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,538 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Slight oil leaks noted at rear diff inner seals and front of engine area

Fail 2 Sep 2009 90,538 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight oil leaks noted at rear diff inner seals and front of engine area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 86,401 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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H831 LJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H831 LJO, 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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H831 LJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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