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A12 GGG

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 142,433 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 141,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 138,128 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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A12 GGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A12 GGG, 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 A12 GGG registered?

A12 GGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A12 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GGG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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