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300 SWX

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,942 mi
Last recorded146,942 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 146,942 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 146,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,281 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in unseal, unable to fully check pipe condition. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear floor pan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side central floor pan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 182,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 178,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 178,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 176,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 171,213 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 171,201 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by bottom of rear wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail to floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front part of outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded by lower part of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front part of outersill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 166,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 161,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 160,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 155,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 148,437 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 138,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 123,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 123,515 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 98,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,853 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,320 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 84,317 miles

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

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

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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300 SWX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 300 SWX, 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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300 SWX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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