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YIL 1730

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

258,779 mi
Last recorded258,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1730
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 258,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 258,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 245,505 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 245,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 231,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 230,629 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 218,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 218,345 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 204,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 189,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 171,709 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 155,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 142,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 130,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 119,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 119,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YIL 1730 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YIL 1730, 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 YIL 1730 registered?

YIL 1730 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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