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R866 UOW

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,931 mi
Last recorded255,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2014 255,931 miles

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

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

Front suspension N/S and O/S Upper bushes worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear suspension bushes upper front and rear badly worn

Pass 4 May 2013 249,138 miles

Accident damage to O/S/F

All indicator bulbs fading/faded

Front to rear fuel lines corroding

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F headlamp beam pattern weak

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2012 241,601 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R upper suspension arm bushes slight play

O/S/F track rod end slight play

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 229,695 miles

Headlamp reflectors starting to become misty

Slight play N/S/F lower suspension ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2010 223,265 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake pads low

Headlamp beam pattern poor but satisfactory glass misted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads low

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight play N/S/F top mount

Pass 2 Jan 2009 208,656 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 191,530 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 171,940 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2006 152,134 miles

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

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 UOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOW, 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 R866 UOW registered?

R866 UOW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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