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H949 XYO

1990 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,589 mi
Last recorded172,589 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 XYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 172,589 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 172,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 170,093 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 170,093 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,110 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 164,567 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,632 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 162,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 156,009 miles

advice both rear dampers have light corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 149,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,922 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pipes have a paint or grease coating

Fail 16 Nov 2016 143,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pipes have a paint or grease coating

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,948 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 134,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,341 miles

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

front screen stonechipped

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,071 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres wearing on outer edges

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 96,620 miles

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

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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H949 XYO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H949 XYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H949 XYO registered?

H949 XYO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H949 XYO safe to buy?

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