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H939 YHU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,367 mi
Last recorded225,367 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH939 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 225,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

slight h/brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2018 225,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play n/s steering idler

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 225,014 miles

rear tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 224,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 223,756 miles

front anti roll bushes slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2014 223,104 miles

o/s front suspension noisy /dry when when working lock under load

Pass 6 Mar 2013 222,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 222,142 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 222,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 214,715 miles

play in nearside steering idler

rear brake pipes rusting

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 11 Feb 2009 214,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside handbrake effort low

play in nearside steering idler

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 30 Jan 2009 214,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 203,477 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 186,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 186,129 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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H939 YHU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H939 YHU, 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 H939 YHU registered?

H939 YHU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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