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533 SBJ

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration533 SBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 157,035 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion in places

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 3 Jul 2009 157,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise brake pipe corrosion in places

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,060 miles

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

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

rear brake flexi pipes poor,rear tyres getting low,windscreen chpped,

Pass 27 Jun 2007 116,442 miles

coil springs corroded / surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe / stone chips in screen

Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,851 miles

tyres close to limits,oil leaks,wear in os b/bal joint,exhaust & mounts rusty...

Fail 5 Jul 2005 93,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 93,760 miles

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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533 SBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 533 SBJ, 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 533 SBJ registered?

533 SBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is 533 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 533 SBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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