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R889 CUB

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 69,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,301 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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R889 CUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R889 CUB, 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 R889 CUB registered?

R889 CUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R889 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 CUB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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