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R767 RFC

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,186 mi
Last recorded189,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 189,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 179,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 179,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 169,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 156,965 miles

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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R767 RFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R767 RFC, 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 R767 RFC registered?

R767 RFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R767 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 RFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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