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A19 GHD

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,678 mi
Last recorded229,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 229,678 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 203,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 203,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 181,190 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 172,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 146,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 146,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A19 GHD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A19 GHD, 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 A19 GHD registered?

A19 GHD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is A19 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 GHD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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