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H19 AYO

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

154,764 mi
Last recorded154,764 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 AYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 154,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 154,764 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 148,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal fuel pipe kinked

Pass 6 Jun 2006 145,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 145,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

signs of damage to n/s/r flooring

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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H19 AYO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H19 AYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H19 AYO registered?

H19 AYO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is H19 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 AYO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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