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C7 PLG

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,572 mi
Last recorded215,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 215,572 miles

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 215,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 203,483 miles

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

body filler & under seal evedent in small area on flor section

o/s lower front body sill holed not with in prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2008 189,803 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 189,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 170,876 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 170,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight freeplay in steering rack

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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C7 PLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C7 PLG, 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 C7 PLG registered?

C7 PLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C7 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 PLG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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