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R314 EEV

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,271 mi
Last recorded232,271 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 EEV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 232,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe short of body but fumes not entering passenger area

n/s/2 ando/s 3 side markers not working

Fail 25 Apr 2019 232,271 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe short of body but fumes not entering passenger area

n/s/2 ando/s 3 side markers not working

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R314 EEV is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 146,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R314 EEV registered?

R314 EEV is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R314 EEV safe to buy?

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