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2663 BP

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,938 mi
Last recorded61,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2663 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,901 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 61,900 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front pads breaking up

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,611 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 61,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,426 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 61,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure control knob insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,339 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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2663 BP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 2663 BP, 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 2663 BP registered?

2663 BP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is 2663 BP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2663 BP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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