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XIL 9256

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9256
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 153,339 miles

All tyres inner edges badly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 153,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres inner edges badly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 145,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

aux tow socket damaged

noise on nearside front suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2011 135,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 121,860 miles

o/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2009 109,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 101,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,387 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 99,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 99,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

front brake hoses rubbing against rubber locating bush

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,870 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XIL 9256 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XIL 9256, 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 XIL 9256 registered?

XIL 9256 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is XIL 9256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 9256 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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