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GIL 6198

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,722 mi
Last recorded104,722 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 6198
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,722 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,105 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,320 miles

steering pipes damp

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,161 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,398 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

steering pipes damp

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,413 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,401 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

pas pipes damp

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 75,149 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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GIL 6198 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GIL 6198, 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 GIL 6198 registered?

GIL 6198 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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