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YJR 311T

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,281 mi
Last recorded136,281 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJR 311T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 136,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 128,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,051 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 123,051 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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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YJR 311T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJR 311T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJR 311T registered?

YJR 311T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is YJR 311T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJR 311T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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