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WDZ 8749

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,022 mi
Last recorded93,022 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 8749
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,699 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,699 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,140 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested All brakes not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking Runs front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

front number plate damaged

wiper starting to smear

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,766 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

front number plate damaged

wiper starting to smear

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,068 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 57,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 55,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 55,405 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WDZ 8749 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WDZ 8749, 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 WDZ 8749 registered?

WDZ 8749 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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