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469 HWP

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,129 mi
Last recorded119,129 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration469 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 119,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 114,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 110,848 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,585 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorating and starting to affect the beam image.

Offside Rear Outer Small hole in Sill, but not deemed structural.

Oil leak ()

Wiper poor/smeary.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wiper smearing slightly in drivers view

Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,390 miles

Passenger's seat insecure rear seat base (6.2.A.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen wiper smearing slightly in drivers view

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,063 miles

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 103,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 77,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff front oil seal leaking

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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469 HWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 469 HWP, 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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469 HWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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