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R886 BRL

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,528 mi
Last recorded190,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 BRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 190,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 179,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 165,983 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 148,255 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 148,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R886 BRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R886 BRL, 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 R886 BRL registered?

R886 BRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R886 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 BRL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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