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R761 ECT

1998 Mercedes Atego

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

313,595 mi
Last recorded313,595 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 ECT
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 313,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 313,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 313,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 312,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe before flexi sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak corrosion to casing (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 310,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 310,211 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 309,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 309,446 miles

Nearside Rear mud gard not fully secure both mounting points rotten

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 309,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear mud gard not fully secure both mounting points rotten

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 306,684 miles

Front slight bind on both brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 305,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 303,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 299,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion pipework front brake chambers etc

Fail 16 Mar 2015 299,666 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion pipework front brake chambers etc

o/s outer door handle insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2013 298,943 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 293,627 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Vehicle underbody dry

Pass 24 May 2011 290,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f abs cable insecure

advise o/s and n/s front discs rusty advise o/s and n/s rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 288,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 286,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 286,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 284,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 280,447 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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R761 ECT is a 1998 Mercedes Atego in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R761 ECT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R761 ECT is a 1998 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R761 ECT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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