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439MDE75

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration439MDE75
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 129,194 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 129,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips on front sereen

exhaust split not leaking

o/s door mirror slight damged

o/s rear lamp slight damged

o/s rear tyre inner wall damged

steering pipes not test due to cover

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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439MDE75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 439MDE75, 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 439MDE75 registered?

439MDE75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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