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A11 HNL

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,102 mi
Last recorded173,102 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2006 173,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 173,102 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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A11 HNL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A11 HNL, 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 A11 HNL registered?

A11 HNL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A11 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 HNL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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