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111 WHY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 WHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 42,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 41,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,037 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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111 WHY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 111 WHY, 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 29 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 111 WHY registered?

111 WHY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is 111 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 WHY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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