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96 NKO

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

220,620 mi
Last recorded220,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 220,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 218,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 217,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 211,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 203,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 195,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 187,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 187,311 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 183,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 183,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor oil leak from rear axle

Fail 1 Mar 2019 172,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKEd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail area MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

rear diff slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 164,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Off side headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 155,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint some lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 139,347 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 124,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack weeping

Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,857 miles

front inner brake pads low

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 104,591 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,401 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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96 NKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 96 NKO, 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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96 NKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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