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GIG 3163

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,637 mi
Last recorded209,637 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3163
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 209,637 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 209,637 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 202,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 194,858 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 189,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 185,197 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 177,640 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 169,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 159,463 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 155,982 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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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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What year was GIG 3163 registered?

GIG 3163 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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