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A10 BPD

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 125,362 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,358 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 3 Apr 2020 119,358 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust noisy

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,900 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,494 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,467 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,907 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 53,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A10 BPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A10 BPD, 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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A10 BPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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