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437 AKJ

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration437 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,776 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,557 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,663 miles

Advise o/s mirror glass slightly discoloured

Advise passenger seat covering coming away from seat base

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s exterior mirror slightly discolored

Pass 8 Apr 2009 596,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2008 57,079 miles

all tyre treads low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 52,389 miles

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

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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437 AKJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 437 AKJ, 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 437 AKJ registered?

437 AKJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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