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X475 VPJ

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 147,008 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 147,008 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

drive shaft oil seal leaking on diff n/s/r+o/s/r

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

n/s/f+o/s/f headlamps have cracks

slight scratch marks to front windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2015 144,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drive shaft oil seal leaking on diff n/s/r+o/s/r

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

n/s/f+o/s/f headlamps have cracks

slight scratch marks to front windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,883 miles

Over sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,541 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

n/s/f headlight has stone chip in lens

Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

n/s/f headlight has stone chip in lens

Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 137,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 136,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 136,810 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 135,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 126,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 113,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X475 VPJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X475 VPJ, 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 X475 VPJ registered?

X475 VPJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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