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VIB 4263

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,978 mi
Last recorded151,978 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 4263
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 151,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 151,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 102,934 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,251 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 59,782 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 59,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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VIB 4263 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VIB 4263, 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 VIB 4263 registered?

VIB 4263 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is VIB 4263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 4263 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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