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A18 ASO

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,277 mi
Last recorded15,277 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ASO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 15,270 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,726 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 150,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 149,118 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre brake light not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 149,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,539 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 135,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 135,132 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 113,689 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 113,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,055 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 89,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,280 miles

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

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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A18 ASO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A18 ASO, 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 A18 ASO registered?

A18 ASO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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