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A4 SBS

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,774 mi
Last recorded91,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front+rear (6.3.3)

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

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 14 May 2015 87,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 82,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 81,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 81,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 78,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 77,427 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 77,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 75,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 74,484 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,166 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 72,162 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 70,217 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 68,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 63,846 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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A4 SBS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A4 SBS, 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 SBS registered?

A4 SBS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for A4 SBS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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