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236D253

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236D253
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 111,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 111,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 104,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,806 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 99,806 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,455 miles

CENTRE ROW SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE WHEN PRESENTED FOR RETEST Photographs taken and kept on record

Fail 27 Nov 2006 97,455 miles

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.

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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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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