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249 VAL

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,982 mi
Last recorded142,982 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 142,982 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 139,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 136,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,961 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,784 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and some of its components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,527 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,113 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,131 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,738 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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249 VAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 249 VAL, 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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249 VAL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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