MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear number plates water marked
offside rear tyre getting low
rear brake pipes rusty
rear coil springs rusty
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes pitted some aree rusty
front and rear number plates water marked
steering box leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake and fuel lines pitted
front brake discs lipped
front subframe rusty in places
nearside handbrake performance lower then offside
rear brake pipes rusty
rear coil springs rusty
rear number plate faded
rear tyres low in centre of tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J98 SVV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 139,041 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 J98 SVV, 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 34 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 J98 SVV registered?
J98 SVV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J98 SVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J98 SVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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