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E198 LLD

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,513 mi
Last recorded78,513 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,246 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 54,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 54,982 miles

Offside Upper Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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E198 LLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 E198 LLD, 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 38 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 E198 LLD registered?

E198 LLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E198 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 LLD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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