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Y416 KGM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 128,491 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 128,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,750 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 123,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,300 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,696 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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Y416 KGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y416 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 Y416 KGM registered?

Y416 KGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is Y416 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y416 KGM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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