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H966 POE

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,475 mi
Last recorded236,475 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH966 POE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 236,475 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some underbody corrosion at rear

Fail 23 Oct 2024 236,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2021 235,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 235,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Fixing pins incorrectly fitted. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 232,599 miles

Both rear subframe mounting areas are corroded

Damage to windscreen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2009 231,853 miles

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS CORRODING

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 19 Nov 2009 231,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS CORRODING

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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 POE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 POE, 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 POE registered?

H966 POE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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