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8665 KM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,070 mi
Last recorded60,070 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8665 KM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,070 miles

N/S/F bumper corner damaged

N/S/R bumper corner damaged

N/S/R tyre 3mm and slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,954 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perrished

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal sponge

rear brake hoses perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,964 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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8665 KM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 8665 KM, 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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8665 KM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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