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GLZ 4537

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 4537
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,280 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread. legal limit is 1.6mm

engine oily

front brake pads low

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes corroded (borderline pass)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,159 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 94,133 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,112 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,702 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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GLZ 4537 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GLZ 4537, 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 GLZ 4537 registered?

GLZ 4537 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is GLZ 4537 safe to buy?

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