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A5 NVR

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 128,115 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2012 128,115 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2011 121,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 121,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 121,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipe slight corrosion

slight play offside steering knuckle

steering column lower gaitor insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 116,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2007 104,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 90,616 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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A5 NVR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 NVR, 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 A5 NVR registered?

A5 NVR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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The MOT history for A5 NVR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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