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H917 GCS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,133 mi
Last recorded136,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 GCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 136,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,950 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2022 135,950 miles

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,094 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to rear off vehicle and third row seats not tested

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust maniflod area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and has slight twist (3.6.B.4d)

Removed items from drivers view

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle and third row seats folded,seat belts for these seats not tested (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,672 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,160 miles

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

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

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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H917 GCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H917 GCS, 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 H917 GCS registered?

H917 GCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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