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H3 CGM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 CGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2010 156,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,573 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H3 CGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H3 CGM, 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 H3 CGM registered?

H3 CGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is H3 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 CGM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H3 CGM have outstanding finance?

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