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C6 HJG

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,375 mi
Last recorded209,375 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 HJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 209,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 205,231 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 205,231 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 196,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 188,363 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 188,363 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 173,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 153,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 153,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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C6 HJG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C6 HJG, 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

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What year was C6 HJG registered?

C6 HJG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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