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V873 KHJ

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,805 miles

Front Fogs not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fogs not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner wing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner wing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,308 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,360 miles

BAS/ASR LIGHT ON

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BAS/ASR LIGHT ON

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

front offside tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front nearside bumper fog lamp

rear offside tyre crackes & split in tread

Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front nearside bumper fog lamp

rear offside tyre crackes & split in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,808 miles

All springs corroding

Chrome finish wheels fitted

Corrosion all over rear axle

Front discs lipped and pads getting low

N/S/F wheel arch liner broken

N/S/R seat belt not accessable

Paint scuffs on N/S/F and O/S/F bumper

Rear bench seat insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All springs corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chrome finish wheels fitted

Corrosion all over rear axle

Front discs lipped and pads getting low

N/S/F wheel arch liner broken

N/S/R seat belt not accessable

Paint scuffs on N/S/F and O/S/F bumper

Rear bench seat insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,220 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,059 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,830 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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V873 KHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V873 KHJ, 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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V873 KHJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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