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MNZ 6393

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,626 mi
Last recorded147,626 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 6393
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,626 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 147,618 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 140,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2009 140,205 miles

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2008 137,485 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak diff

Fail 15 Feb 2008 137,485 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak diff

Pass 6 Feb 2007 130,742 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 130,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 122,863 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 122,860 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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MNZ 6393 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MNZ 6393, 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 MNZ 6393 registered?

MNZ 6393 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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