MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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