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C1 LCJ

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,595 mi
Last recorded107,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 107,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,851 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,219 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 101,198 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing x2 Bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 95,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,494 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 80,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,406 miles

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

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

oil light on

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,449 miles

brake warning light flashes on and off

engine oil light on

nearside rear seat belt stalk housing damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,183 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 67,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear differential starting to leak fluid

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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C1 LCJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 LCJ, 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 C1 LCJ registered?

C1 LCJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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