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A14 EPG

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,634 mi
Last recorded169,634 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,634 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 169,634 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 147,663 miles

both front 225/55/16w very close to 1.6mm limit on inner edges

both head light beam patterns poor

Fail 6 Apr 2016 147,663 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll bar drop links (2.4.G.2)

advise wheel alignment

both front 225/55/16w very close to 1.6mm limit on inner edges

both head light beam patterns poor

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,544 miles

head lamp aim weak

no plates water marked

surface corrosion on wheel arches etc

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 111,062 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,270 miles

centre exhaust support bracket broken

corrosion to front p/s pipes

front indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 5 May 2011 103,733 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 100,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 100,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 97,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 93,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,039 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 EPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPG, 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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A14 EPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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