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R867 TKJ

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,026 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,093 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Oil leak

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,412 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,073 miles

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

low readng n/s handbrake

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,206 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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R867 TKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R867 TKJ, 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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R867 TKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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