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G4 RVD

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,301 miles

Oil leak

heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,361 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,889 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 38,889 miles

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

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

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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G4 RVD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G4 RVD, 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 G4 RVD registered?

G4 RVD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is G4 RVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 RVD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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