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8844 FH

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8844 FH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,769 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,784 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,308 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2015 61,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 56,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,671 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,212 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,057 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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8844 FH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 8844 FH, 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 8844 FH registered?

8844 FH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is 8844 FH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8844 FH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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