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D8 UGN

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,566 mi
Last recorded172,566 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 UGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 172,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 169,120 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 169,120 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some general corrosion on underside not within failure criteria at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,174 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 149,460 miles

both of the rear wheel arches starting to corroide

rear brake pipes corroiding

Fail 22 Mar 2011 149,410 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both of the rear wheel arches starting to corroide

rear brake pipes corroiding

Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 134,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 111,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 97,082 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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D8 UGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D8 UGN, 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 D8 UGN registered?

D8 UGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for D8 UGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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