MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,505 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
crossmember damaged
osf chassis damaged
slight play osf steering arm
water pump pulley in poor condition,advise replacement,overheating likely
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion at front chassis and at rear chassis and at both sills
damage to os sill
previous heavy accident damage osf repair suffficent
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D17 DAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 D17 DAB, 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 D17 DAB registered?
D17 DAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 June 1997.
Is D17 DAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for D17 DAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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