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R866 YDX

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front some damage on wing.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front some damage on wing.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,593 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 97,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,227 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 93,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has minor cuts.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,221 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,737 miles

n/side rear tyre on limit/ o/side head lamp aim slightly high

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 YDX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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