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R307 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,788 mi
Last recorded197,788 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 197,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 196,248 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 189,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 181,339 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 181,339 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 181,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 160,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 135,226 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2008 121,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,903 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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R307 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R307 XKP, 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 R307 XKP registered?

R307 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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