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CFH 7J

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 7J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 114,223 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/plates fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2008 114,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/plates fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2007 113,945 miles

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

both n/plates fadding

sidewall damage front tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 113,281 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 113,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CFH 7J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CFH 7J, 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 CFH 7J registered?

CFH 7J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is CFH 7J safe to buy?

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