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YIL 2358

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 2358
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 107,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,405 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 100,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 93,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,303 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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YIL 2358 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 2358, 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 2358 registered?

YIL 2358 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is YIL 2358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 2358 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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