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C15 USE

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,150 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 77,970 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 77,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C15 USE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C15 USE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C15 USE?

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What year was C15 USE registered?

C15 USE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is C15 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 USE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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