MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
CENTRE ROW SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE WHEN PRESENTED FOR RETEST Photographs taken and kept on record
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Damage to near side front wing
Damage to near side rear door lower panel
High level centre stop lamp is innoperative
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear bumper is in poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
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236D253 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 236D253, 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 236D253 registered?
236D253 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is 236D253 safe to buy?
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