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A11 SYA

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,644 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,443 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 99,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 98,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 94,866 miles

several body panels slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 94,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

panels behind headlights heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

panels behind headlights corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

panels behind headlights corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,628 miles

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

n/s rear inner arch corrodeding suspension prescribed area

n/s rear lower suspension arm to hub slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s rear inner arch corrodeding suspension prescribed area

n/s rear lower suspension arm to hub slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,318 miles

0/s ouiter sill at rear corrodeing and weak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,560 miles

catalystic baffles rattling

o/s rear brake discs slightly out of shape

rear brake pads low

rear frame bushes slight deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,352 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,389 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A11 SYA, 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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A11 SYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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