MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,391 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
car struggled to pass emission test
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
front and rear tyres of different profile,215,205
surface rust by offside front spring mount
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear tyres of different profile,215,205
surface rust by offside front spring mount
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C15 BAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C15 BAN, 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 C15 BAN registered?
C15 BAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is C15 BAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C15 BAN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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