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983 ABC

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

154,927 mi
Last recorded154,927 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge / Tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower fog light not working

rear section of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 151,643 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

o/s/f lower fog light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 151,210 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 149,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 144,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,139 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,334 miles

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

offside mirror housing secured with tape

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 99,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,328 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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983 ABC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 983 ABC, 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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983 ABC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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