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A16 UTA

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,592 mi
Last recorded217,592 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 217,592 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewalls worn, has been run flat

Pass 6 Jan 2012 207,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 207,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2011 200,770 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rbt Park Brake Efficiency : 19%

n/s/f sill corroded , not in any prescibed areas

Fail 14 Jan 2011 200,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f sill corroded , not in any prescibed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2010 193,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 181,465 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 156,508 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

deep gash in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

stickers in swept area (taxi related)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 132,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2007 132,487 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 132,450 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A16 UTA 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 63.6%.

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 A16 UTA, 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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A16 UTA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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