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A14 GTY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,158 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 101,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,995 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 97,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,203 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 83,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,363 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A14 GTY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 GTY, 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 A14 GTY registered?

A14 GTY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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