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51 JNK

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,953 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 88,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 84,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,754 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,329 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 72,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,265 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 72,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,273 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 May 2009 70,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,689 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Bumper Slightly Damaged.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,934 miles

Coolant Hose To Interior Heater In Poor Condition & Should Be Renewed A.S.A.P.

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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51 JNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 51 JNK, 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 51 JNK registered?

51 JNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is 51 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 JNK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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