MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s body damage
FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED
O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
aux. belt pulley noisy
rear diff. oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aux. belt tensioner noisy under load
rear diff. oil leak
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R870 AMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R870 AMV, 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 R870 AMV registered?
R870 AMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R870 AMV safe to buy?
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