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A17 GNH

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 126,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outersill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 126,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outersill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 83,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,192 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 76,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 67,997 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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A17 GNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 A17 GNH, 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 27 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 A17 GNH registered?

A17 GNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A17 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GNH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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