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7901 RU

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7901 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,758 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,748 miles

all brakes discs rusty

general under side surface rust

n/s/f door has small hole in outer skin not jagged edge

n/s/f floor pan has small hole not within 30cm

Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,034 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Both headlamp lenses and patterns poor

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Corrosion to front chassis and inner wing areas

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to front upper shock absorber mounting areas

Corrosion to rear chassis subframe mounting areas

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

N/s bonnet catch not locking

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Service wear to rear brake discs

Wiper damage to windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,034 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Both headlamp lenses and patterns poor

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Corrosion to front chassis and inner wing areas

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to front upper shock absorber mounting areas

Corrosion to rear chassis subframe mounting areas

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

N/s bonnet catch not locking

N/s door mirror glas held in with tape

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Service wear to rear brake discs

Wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

surface corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,606 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Slight oil leak on rear differential

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight oil leak on rear differential

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,209 miles

Near side rear outer brake pad worn low

Rear brake ballance poor

Fail 2 Apr 2008 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blade deteriorating

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

Slight imbalance on rear brakes 34%

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 65,956 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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7901 RU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7901 RU, 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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7901 RU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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