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4085 BB

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4085 BB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,007 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,441 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 82,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,375 miles

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

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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4085 BB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 4085 BB, 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 4085 BB registered?

4085 BB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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