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WIJ 3240

1990 Mercedes-benz E

Turquoise Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,079 mi
Last recorded171,079 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz E138,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 3240
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 171,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 161,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 161,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 152,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 152,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 135,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 135,776 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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WIJ 3240 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Turquoise 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 WIJ 3240, 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 WIJ 3240 registered?

WIJ 3240 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is WIJ 3240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 3240 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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