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R869 UBT

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,106 mi
Last recorded170,106 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 170,106 miles

All four tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust system rusty

Metal brake pipes cannot be fully inspected due to covers and grease.

Offside rear boot floor to inner wing rust not in prescribed area at the moment

Rear springs cannot be fully inspected due to covers.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 170,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All four tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust system rusty

Metal brake pipes cannot be fully inspected due to covers and grease.

Offside rear boot floor to inner wing rust not in prescribed area at the moment

Rear springs cannot be fully inspected due to covers.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 166,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 166,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 158,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 158,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 151,895 miles

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

small cut in o/s/r trye tread

Fail 7 Mar 2011 146,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 146,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 139,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 127,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 127,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 116,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 116,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,134 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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R869 UBT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R869 UBT, 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 R869 UBT registered?

R869 UBT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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