MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
offside rear tyre cracking up
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A18 RNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A18 RNE, 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
How do I check the history of A18 RNE?
You can check the full history of A18 RNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A18 RNE registered?
A18 RNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A18 RNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 RNE shows 6 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 A18 RNE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 RNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.