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361 HOH

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration361 HOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 165,083 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes corroded

headlight lens dull

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded,some areas weak

Pass 16 Jan 2025 164,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 162,204 miles

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

both headlight lens dull

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp

Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 150,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 149,230 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 148,626 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 20 Jan 2018 147,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 147,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 147,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,251 miles

exhaust corroded & blowing at front pipe

Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,405 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 126,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,688 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 119,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 114,461 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 114,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/FRONT FOG IN-OP

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 111,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,125 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 105,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 101,076 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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361 HOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 361 HOH, 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 361 HOH registered?

361 HOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is 361 HOH safe to buy?

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