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A11 UAU

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 95,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,727 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 UAU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

A11 UAU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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