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Y415 KGM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,603 mi
Last recorded77,603 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,465 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 57,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y415 KGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y415 KGM, 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 Y415 KGM registered?

Y415 KGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is Y415 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 KGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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