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22 RA

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,470 mi
Last recorded31,470 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 31,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,046 miles

Nearside Front cut to outer sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall, no cords showing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 30,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall, no cords showing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,479 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,041 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 May 2010 26,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 25,822 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 May 2008 24,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,771 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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22 RA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 22 RA, 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 22 RA registered?

22 RA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is 22 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 RA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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