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A4 BTX

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,237 mi
Last recorded250,237 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 250,237 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 250,237 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 245,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 230,944 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 230,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 210,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 210,458 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 205,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 193,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 174,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 152,474 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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A4 BTX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A4 BTX, 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 A4 BTX registered?

A4 BTX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is A4 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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