MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise corrosion evident all round outer sills and jacking points some weld repairs allready been carried out and undersealed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
H.I.D. lamp convertion fitted, no self level suspension or power wash fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear back plate corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GIG 3163 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 GIG 3163, 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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GIG 3163 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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