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47-34-LB

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

364,291 mi
Last recorded364,291 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47-34-LB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 364,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 353,916 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 353,844 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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47-34-LB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 47-34-LB, 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 47-34-LB registered?

47-34-LB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is 47-34-LB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47-34-LB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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