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CGZ 2079

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,305 mi
Last recorded57,305 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 2079
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 57,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,496 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 56,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,197 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD

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

PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED TO BRAKE HOSES AND SOME PIPES

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,118 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,835 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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CGZ 2079 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CGZ 2079, 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

How do I check the history of CGZ 2079?

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What year was CGZ 2079 registered?

CGZ 2079 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CGZ 2079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 2079 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGZ 2079 have outstanding finance?

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