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H966 FOW

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,009 mi
Last recorded219,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH966 FOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 219,009 miles

parking brake travel needs attention.

signs of corrosion around offside and nearside rear suspension mountings.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 213,552 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on limit.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 207,722 miles

rear silencer in poor condition:- recommend new.

screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 203,009 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 203,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 195,293 miles

exhaust may need attention in near future.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 195,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust may need attention in near future.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 185,619 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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H966 FOW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H966 FOW, 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 H966 FOW registered?

H966 FOW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H966 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H966 FOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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