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D4 NKE

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,534 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate cracked

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,104 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,756 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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D4 NKE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D4 NKE, 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 D4 NKE registered?

D4 NKE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D4 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 NKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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