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C11 LTM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,920 mi
Last recorded239,920 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 LTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 239,920 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 239,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 234,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wings starting to corrode

repairs o/s front inner wing noted

sills and wheel arches getting weak

slight play n/s front hub

Fail 22 Oct 2010 234,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wings starting to corrode

repairs o/s front inner wing noted

sills and wheel arches getting weak

slight play n/s front hub

Pass 17 Oct 2009 229,715 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 224,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

beam pattern very slightly blurred

Pass 6 Jul 2007 209,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 196,191 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 196,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005

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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C11 LTM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C11 LTM, 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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C11 LTM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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