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YNE 45A

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 45A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,896 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 87,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YNE 45A is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNE 45A, 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 YNE 45A registered?

YNE 45A is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is YNE 45A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNE 45A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNE 45A have outstanding finance?

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