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7 KHK

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 40,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 40,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,664 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 33,163 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,273 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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7 KHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 7 KHK, 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 7 KHK registered?

7 KHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is 7 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 KHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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