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G14 NKS

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,875 mi
Last recorded132,875 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 132,875 miles

DAMAGED TO N/S/F TYREWALL

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER HAS CORFROSION AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 23 Sep 2010 132,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER HAS CORFROSION AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 17 Aug 2009 132,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 132,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 130,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 130,742 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 125,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 125,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 114,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2006 114,116 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in offside h/lamps

oil leak

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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G14 NKS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G14 NKS, 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 G14 NKS registered?

G14 NKS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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