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A19 EBG

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,689 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,632 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 119,020 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 119,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 104,670 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 95,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 86,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,789 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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A19 EBG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A19 EBG, 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 A19 EBG registered?

A19 EBG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is A19 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 EBG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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