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294D285

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D285
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,193 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 105,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 79,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 79,667 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 63,936 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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294D285 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 294D285, 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 294D285 registered?

294D285 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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