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E18 ENO

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,448 mi
Last recorded87,448 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 ENO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 87,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and stepping on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

excessive underbody corrosion front to rear .

exhaust very corroded.

gas filler point on tow bar bracket.

wheel bearing noisae heard on road test, no noise found during test, advise further investigation.

Fail 15 May 2017 87,440 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect flat line no kick up (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect flat line no kick up (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately clip worn. (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and stepping on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

excessive underbody corrosion front to rear .

exhaust very corroded.

gas filler point on tow bar bracket.

wheel bearing noisae heard on road test, no noise found during test, advise further investigation.

Pass 3 May 2016 84,516 miles

general corrosion underneath

knocking noise from front suspension

light film on rear lights

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

general corrosion underneath

knocking noise from front suspension

light film on rear lights

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,494 miles

Off side wiper split, gas fitting on rear tow bar, stone chip in windscreen zone B, near side rear flexiable brake hose clip missing

Fail 22 May 2009 77,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Off side wiper split, gas fitting on rear tow bar, stone chip in windscreen zone B, near side rear flexiable brake hose clip missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 74,120 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 67,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 67,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2006 59,663 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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E18 ENO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E18 ENO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E18 ENO registered?

E18 ENO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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