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6005 VB

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,615 mi
Last recorded74,615 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6005 VB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight deisel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 70,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight deisel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,054 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,046 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,500 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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6005 VB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 6005 VB, 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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6005 VB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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