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UKZ 6684

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 6684
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,905 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed visual inspection impaired

welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Jun 2017 130,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured spring cup/top mount (2.4.A.3)

vehicle heavily undersealed visual inspection impaired

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,277 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 125,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 121,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 102,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 90,631 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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UKZ 6684 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UKZ 6684, 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 UKZ 6684 registered?

UKZ 6684 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is UKZ 6684 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 6684 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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