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C5 MHD

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2009 133,162 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 114,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 105,366 miles

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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C5 MHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C5 MHD, 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 C5 MHD registered?

C5 MHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is C5 MHD safe to buy?

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