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A0762DL

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA0762DL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 133,818 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 133,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 126,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 126,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 121,264 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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A0762DL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A0762DL, 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 A0762DL registered?

A0762DL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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