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247 DOG

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,130 mi
Last recorded175,130 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 175,130 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 175,130 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 174,369 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 170,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 168,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 166,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 162,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 158,300 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 153,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,101 miles

Offside Front has inside tyre wear

diff has small oil leak

inner track rod arms have play in inner ball joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 146,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front has inside tyre wear

diff has small oil leak

inner track rod arms have play in inner ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 129,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,383 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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247 DOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 247 DOG, 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 27 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 247 DOG registered?

247 DOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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