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H936 GCS

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

205,494 mi
Last recorded205,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH936 GCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 205,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 201,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 197,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 193,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 190,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 185,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 177,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 169,390 miles

Oil leak power steering fluid ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 162,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 154,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 142,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,916 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear coil spring coroded

offside rear coil spring coroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 123,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 106,743 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 106,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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H936 GCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H936 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 H936 GCS registered?

H936 GCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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