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A14 DBV

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 96,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 95,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,131 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 70,497 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,983 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,506 miles

(1) Both Front tyres on 3mm of tread. †(2) N/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread. †(3) O/S/R tyre on 3mm of tread.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,998 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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A14 DBV 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 81.8%.

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 A14 DBV, 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 A14 DBV registered?

A14 DBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is A14 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 DBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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