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E11 NAL

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 NAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 122,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,046 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 112,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,134 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,440 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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E11 NAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E11 NAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E11 NAL registered?

E11 NAL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is E11 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 NAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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