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G15 JCM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,483 mi
Last recorded46,483 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 JCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,483 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 46,078 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 46,078 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 45,482 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 45,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,827 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 15 May 2015 40,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,684 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 38,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,224 miles

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

n/s/f tyre whereing outre ege

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 1 May 2007 19,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 18,482 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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G15 JCM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G15 JCM, 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 G15 JCM registered?

G15 JCM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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