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R745 YFC

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 165,386 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2009 165,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2008 155,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 155,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 141,855 miles

as original test

Fail 20 Sep 2007 141,855 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 126,239 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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R745 YFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R745 YFC, 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 R745 YFC registered?

R745 YFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R745 YFC safe to buy?

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