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GIG 3214

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3214
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,389 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 105,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,876 miles

offside front tyre forming cracks and cuts on inner walls

Pass 12 Feb 2011 100,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,484 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,686 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 83,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 75,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 3214 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3214, 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 3214 registered?

GIG 3214 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is GIG 3214 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 3214 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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