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W137 PVK

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 89,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

reverse lamps inoperative.

sill panels heavily under sealed.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,396 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,468 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,799 miles

both front tyres worn

osr tyre worn

Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres worn

front pads

osr tyre worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,291 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 35,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,071 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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W137 PVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W137 PVK, 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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W137 PVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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