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E3 SDY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,365 mi
Last recorded74,365 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,950 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 70,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,939 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,627 miles

advising a polish to both head lamps

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advising a polish to both head lamps

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,909 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Engine cover / under tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil lear

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,824 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked.

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash cluster lights dull

rear number plate started to blister

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,386 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,386 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

dash light bulb out n/s

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,888 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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E3 SDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E3 SDY, 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 E3 SDY registered?

E3 SDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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