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A10 RXM

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,526 miles

O/S Rear tyre perished / close to tread depth

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S Rear tyre perished / close to tread depth

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 114,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,939 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 108,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 105,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 101,590 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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A10 RXM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A10 RXM, 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 A10 RXM registered?

A10 RXM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A10 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RXM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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