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H98 VKU

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 90,570 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,377 miles

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,067 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 83,104 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,909 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s mirror damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,898 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 30 May 2011 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror loose

o/s/r worn on edges

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear flexi hoses insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,105 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,099 miles

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

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

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

TRACKING OUT ON FRONT WHEELS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H98 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H98 VKU, 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 H98 VKU registered?

H98 VKU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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