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R875 UEY

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

238,148 mi
Last recorded238,148 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 238,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 227,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 216,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 204,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 192,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 179,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 166,385 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 166,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 158,849 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 152,616 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 144,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 144,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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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R875 UEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R875 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 R875 UEY registered?

R875 UEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R875 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 UEY shows 12 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.

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