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VJI 9939

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 9939
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advanced rust to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

corrosion to bodywork but no sharp edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advanced rust to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

corrosion to bodywork but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,342 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,333 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,615 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,588 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,959 miles

brake pipes & fuel lines starting to corrode

surface rust & slight pitting on brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,773 miles

surface rust & slight pitting on brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,566 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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VJI 9939 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJI 9939, 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 VJI 9939 registered?

VJI 9939 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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