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A1 NDN

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,040 mi
Last recorded174,040 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2011 174,040 miles

NOTE.. BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LEN,S ONLY JUST GIVING OFF A BEAM PATTERN...DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE LEN,S...

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 159,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 153,720 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,869 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 143,399 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 137,055 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 130,956 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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A1 NDN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 NDN, 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 A1 NDN registered?

A1 NDN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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