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198D347

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,693 mi
Last recorded27,693 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D347
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,693 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres start to crack

Fail 12 Jan 2015 26,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres start to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 24,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,156 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 21,673 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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198D347 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 130,590 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 198D347, 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 32 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 198D347 registered?

198D347 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is 198D347 safe to buy?

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