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256D238

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,787 mi
Last recorded191,787 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256D238
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 191,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 173,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 141,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 141,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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256D238 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 256D238, 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 256D238 registered?

256D238 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 256D238 safe to buy?

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