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E1 LSB

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,134 miles

all wheel arches corroding but not a hazard to pedestrians

bonnet secondary safety catch broken

differential has a oil leak

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

near side front and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift

near side rear and off side rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

off side front,near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,134 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

all wheel arches corroding but not a hazard to pedestrians

bonnet secondary safety catch broken

differential has a oil leak

near side front and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift

near side rear and off side rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

off side front,near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,039 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

engine has a substantial oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

off side front brake pipe greased preventing propper inspection

off side rear and both off side wheel arches corroding

rear differential has an oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

engine has a substantial oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

off side front brake pipe greased preventing propper inspection

off side rear and both off side wheel arches corroding

rear differential has an oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,108 miles

all coil springs rusty

brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection

lift in both front lower ball joints

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear axle

rear suspension bed and components rusty

wheel arches rusting

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all coil springs rusty

brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection

lift in both front lower ball joints

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear axle

rear suspension bed and components rusty

wheel arches rusting

Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,298 miles

Both front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,298 miles

Both front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,621 miles

both rear flexis perishing

offside front and both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear wheel arch rusting - no sharp edges

oil leak on rear axle

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,292 miles

brake pad warning light comes on when pedal is pressed †washer fliud warning light on †drivers door mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear †front number plate starting to crack

nearside rear tyre tread getting low †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge †offside front brake pipe starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †oil leak from rear diff †rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Feb 2007 65,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light comes on when pedal is pressed †bulb failure warning light on †washer fliud warning light on †drivers door mirror crack not effecting view to the rear †front number plate starting to crack

nearside rear tyre tread getting low †offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge †offside front brake pipe starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †oil leak from rear diff †rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,819 miles

CHILD SEAT IN N/S/R O/S mirror glass is cracked.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E1 LSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E1 LSB, 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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E1 LSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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