Mercedes 300e 24 Auto (1990)
1990 Mercedes 300e 24 Auto
CarHunch is tracking 261 1990 Mercedes 300e 24 Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1990 Mercedes 300E-24 is a serious reliability concern: just 40% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the petrol version shows a 0% pass rate across 259 vehicles tested—a red flag that suggests either systematic issues or that these cars are reaching end-of-life. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only bright spot, and the very low failure rate (0.02 per vehicle) is misleading because it reflects cars that simply aren't making it through initial inspection.
With an average mileage of nearly 97,000 miles across the cohort, these are aged vehicles that have lived hard lives. If you're seriously considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection and expect significant remedial work before it's roadworthy; a 40% pass rate means you're buying a project, not a reliable daily driver.
We have 261 1990 Mercedes 300e 24 Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1990 Mercedes 300e 24 Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 259 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 50% | 2 |
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