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R868 TPX

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,051 mi
Last recorded172,051 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,051 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 172,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 168,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 165,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 157,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 147,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,595 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 135,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 127,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 91,669 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R868 TPX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R868 TPX, 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 R868 TPX registered?

R868 TPX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R868 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 TPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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