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197D601

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197D601
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 133,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 126,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 121,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 103,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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197D601 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 197D601, 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 197D601 registered?

197D601 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 197D601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197D601 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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