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G2 YDS

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,463 mi
Last recorded73,463 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 134,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 72,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,086 miles

Both rear shock absorbers, lower joint boots deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 105,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 85,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,742 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 75,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 63,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,023 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,318 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,251 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes displaced slightly

o/s front lower ball joint slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,952 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing off on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2007 42,384 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 May 2006 35,628 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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G2 YDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G2 YDS, 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 G2 YDS registered?

G2 YDS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for G2 YDS shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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