MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
both front 225/55/16w very close to 1.6mm limit on inner edges
both head light beam patterns poor
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
head lamp aim weak
no plates water marked
surface corrosion on wheel arches etc
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)
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)
centre exhaust support bracket broken
corrosion to front p/s pipes
front indicators slightly discoloured
n/s/f fog lamp inop
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A14 EPG registered?
A14 EPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 1998.
Is A14 EPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A14 EPG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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