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D10 ANU

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,717 mi
Last recorded39,717 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 ANU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 39,704 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 39,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,660 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,637 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 39,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 36,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,897 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 34,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,253 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,142 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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D10 ANU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D10 ANU, 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 D10 ANU registered?

D10 ANU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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The MOT history for D10 ANU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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