MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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160D638 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 112,944 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 160D638, 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 28 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 160D638 registered?
160D638 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is 160D638 safe to buy?
The MOT history for 160D638 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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