CarVerify

Free Car Check

VAZ 4718

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,313 mi
Last recorded179,313 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 4718
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 179,313 miles

nearside front wheel arch surface rust present

offside front wheel arch getting rusty

offside rear wheel arch getting rusty

s r s light on this will have to work for next m o t test

slight exhaust blow front section

various doors sections getting rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2012 179,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front wheel arch surface rust present

offside front wheel arch getting rusty

offside rear wheel arch getting rusty

s r s light on this will have to work for next m o t test

slight exhaust blow front section

various doors sections getting rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 171,998 miles

.. STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WEARING ON INNER SECTION

.. a lot of movement at handbrake pedal before brake application

.. offside front headlights glass cloudy

.. offside front wheel arch very rusty

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WEARING ON INNER/OUTER SECTION

all other wheel arches surface rust present

srs warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2011 171,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

.. STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WEARING ON INNER SECTION

.. a lot of movement at handbrake pedal before brake application

.. offside front headlights glass cloudy

.. offside front wheel arch very rusty

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT WEARING ON INNER/OUTER SECTION

all other wheel arches surface rust present

srs warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 166,932 miles

.. dave--- strong advise nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner section change soon

.. nearside bonnet catch slighty faulty/difficult to close intermittantly

.. offside front headlamp glass getting dicoloured

.. offside front wheel arch paint peeling

.. offside front wheel bearing slight movement

offside rear tyre slighty worn on inner section

Fail 22 Mar 2010 166,932 miles

.. dave--- strong advise nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner section change soon

.. nearside bonnet catch slighty faulty/difficult to close intermittantly

.. offside front headlamp glass getting dicoloured

.. offside front wheel arch paint peeling

.. offside front wheel bearing slight movement

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear tyre slighty worn on inner section

Pass 1 Apr 2009 161,065 miles

.. offside front headlamp getting faded

.. offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable top coating peeling/slighty rusty

.. slight exhaust blow front pipes or manifold area

Fail 30 Mar 2009 161,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

.. offside front headlamp getting faded

.. offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable top coating peeling/slighty rusty

.. slight exhaust blow front pipes or manifold area

Pass 1 Apr 2008 154,678 miles

.. offside front headlight condensation inside glass

.. offside front wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2007 148,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner section

Fail 28 Mar 2006 142,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 142,453 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VAZ 4718 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VAZ 4718, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAZ 4718?

You can check the full history of VAZ 4718 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VAZ 4718 registered?

VAZ 4718 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is VAZ 4718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 4718 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAZ 4718 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VAZ 4718. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.