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G398 YTA

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

302,222 mi
Last recorded302,222 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 YTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 302,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 302,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 298,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 297,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022
Pass 27 Feb 2018 294,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 288,948 miles

Oil leak excessive from rear axle

Pass 4 Mar 2016 282,192 miles

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

excessive oil leak from rear axle

Pass 10 Nov 2014 277,323 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 277,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 273,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 273,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G398 YTA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G398 YTA, 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 G398 YTA registered?

G398 YTA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is G398 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G398 YTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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