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160D638

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,443 mi
Last recorded220,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D638
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2008 220,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 220,443 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 203,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 203,962 miles

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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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.

Does 160D638 have outstanding finance?

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