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R887 KJT

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 140,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 130,608 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 129,901 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,586 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 127,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 126,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 125,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 125,087 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 124,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 123,546 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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R887 KJT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R887 KJT, 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 R887 KJT registered?

R887 KJT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R887 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 KJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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