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907X168

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration907X168
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 149,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 149,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 137,465 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

seal on fuel cap starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 114,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 114,655 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 105,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,020 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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907X168 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 907X168, 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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907X168 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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