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VRL 137S

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 137S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 126,005 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 123,075 miles

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

exhuast mounting bracket loose

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

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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VRL 137S is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 VRL 137S, 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 VRL 137S registered?

VRL 137S is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is VRL 137S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 137S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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