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A24 DGG

1998 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 DGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,611 miles

All underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PAINTED BLACK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES low (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges and low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,850 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corrorded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges and low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,589 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,851 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play offside front balljoint

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,999 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING DOWN

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,991 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR TYRES WEARING DOWN

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,902 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,899 miles

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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A24 DGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A24 DGG, 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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A24 DGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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