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H848 AHW

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,471 mi
Last recorded164,471 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 AHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 164,471 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

idle erratic

Pass 14 Aug 2012 160,076 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner egde.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear subframe mounting points rusty.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 160,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner egde.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear subframe mounting points rusty.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 156,017 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

STONECHIPS ON SCREEN.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 150,156 miles

Crossmembers around rear subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner egde.

Rear central floorpan around handbrake lever mount is corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 150,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Crossmembers around rear subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner egde.

Rear central floorpan around handbrake lever mount is corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 148,066 miles

CENTRE TRACK CONTROL BAR;O/S TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.

CORROSION;REAR CHASSIS,ALSO ABOVE REAR AXLE AND EXHAUST.

O/S/R RUBBER JACKING BUMP MISSING.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,103 miles

CENTRE TRACK CONTROL BAR:O/S TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 144,103 miles

CENTRE TRACK CONTROL BAR:O/S TRACK ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 140,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 134,199 miles

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

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

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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H848 AHW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H848 AHW, 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 H848 AHW registered?

H848 AHW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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