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UIB 3945

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,838 mi
Last recorded163,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 3945
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 163,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 153,729 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 153,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 144,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 142,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 137,440 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Apr 2006 128,082 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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UIB 3945 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UIB 3945, 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 UIB 3945 registered?

UIB 3945 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is UIB 3945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIB 3945 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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