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A19 WCB

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,992 mi
Last recorded134,992 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 WCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,752 miles

underbody corosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & front to rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres perishing in tread worn on inner edge of tyres

Offside Front suspension slight play no fault detected

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyre worn on edges and on wear limit

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

slight blow exhaust system

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,890 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 120,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,731 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 109,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear shock absorber gaiter is damp

Pass 31 Jan 2007 82,828 miles

Rear shock aborbers look damp

Slight windscreen damage

Small bulge on o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2006 77,146 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 77,146 miles

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

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 WCB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WCB, 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 WCB registered?

A19 WCB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for A19 WCB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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