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R866 JEV

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,398 mi
Last recorded63,398 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 JEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 63,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,204 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,622 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,advise replacement.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,548 miles

both rear discs pitted but not weakened.passenger front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 25,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 22,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,477 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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R866 JEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R866 JEV, 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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R866 JEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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