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275D228

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275D228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 111,595 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 104,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,095 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 99,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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275D228 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,379cc 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 275D228, 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 275D228 registered?

275D228 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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