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A17 PVC

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,086 mi
Last recorded168,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 168,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 168,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 155,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 147,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 137,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 137,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2007 128,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 116,557 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 116,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A17 PVC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 PVC, 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 A17 PVC registered?

A17 PVC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is A17 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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