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C12 VAN

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,936 miles

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

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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C12 VAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C12 VAN, 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 C12 VAN registered?

C12 VAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is C12 VAN safe to buy?

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