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E150 ENY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,852 mi
Last recorded54,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 ENY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,821 miles

nearside outer sill panel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 52,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 52,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,487 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,608 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,715 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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E150 ENY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E150 ENY, 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 E150 ENY registered?

E150 ENY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E150 ENY safe to buy?

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