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A5 OGW

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,566 mi
Last recorded135,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2010 135,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 126,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 110,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,146 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 OGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

A5 OGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for A5 OGW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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