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A18 NCR

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,269 mi
Last recorded71,269 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 64,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 NCR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NCR, 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 A18 NCR registered?

A18 NCR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is A18 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 NCR have outstanding finance?

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