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R874 UEY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,022 mi
Last recorded149,022 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 149,022 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 145,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 138,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 132,845 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

under body surface rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2006 129,939 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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R874 UEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R874 UEY, 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 R874 UEY registered?

R874 UEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R874 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 UEY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R874 UEY have outstanding finance?

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