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A18 MBN

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,335 mi
Last recorded248,335 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 248,335 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 240,677 miles

cross axle brake pipes corroded

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

n/s/r lower arm outer bush small play

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 240,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cross axle brake pipes corroded

n/s/r lower arm outer bush small play

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 219,921 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 219,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 205,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 205,794 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 194,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 194,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 180,882 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A18 MBN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A18 MBN, 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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A18 MBN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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