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R655 ODP

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,650 mi
Last recorded175,650 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 ODP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 175,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 161,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 149,888 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 149,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 140,611 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

foot brake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2008 130,566 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 117,834 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 106,283 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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R655 ODP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R655 ODP, 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 R655 ODP registered?

R655 ODP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R655 ODP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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