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A13 BYV

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,290 mi
Last recorded77,290 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,576 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 70,576 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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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A13 BYV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A13 BYV, 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 A13 BYV registered?

A13 BYV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A13 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 BYV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 BYV have outstanding finance?

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