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198D384

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,489 mi
Last recorded15,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D384
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,295 miles

Middle row of seats have no seat belts but deemed 'occasional seats'

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,187 miles

No seatbelts fitted to Midle Row of seats, these are deemed 'occasional use seats'

Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,180 miles

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

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)

No seatbelts fitted to Midle Row of seats, these are deemed 'occasional use seats'

Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,800 miles

slight marks in rear no plate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,841 miles

both rear tyre getting low 3to4mm

item removed from interior mirror for mot

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,189 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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198D384 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,225 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 198D384, 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 30 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 198D384 registered?

198D384 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is 198D384 safe to buy?

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