MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Cats starting to break up
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f floor corroded and holed
outer sill covers fitted
surface corrosion front,rear suspension,springs,shockers,rear subframe and mountings,o/s n/s outer sills and jacking points,o/s/f wing,n/s/r arch
Cats starting to break up
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f floor corroded and holed
outer sill covers fitted
surface corrosion front,rear suspension,springs,shockers,rear subframe and mountings,o/s n/s outer sills and jacking points,o/s/f wing,n/s/r arch
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f floor corroded
surface corrosion front,rear subframes suspension and springs,n/s outer rear sill
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f floor corroded
sill covers fitted
surface corrosion o/s n/s front top shocker mounts,n/s/r outer sills,o/s/f spring
surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear springs
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f floor corroded
sill covers fitted
surface corrosion o/s n/s front top shocker mounts,n/s/r outer sills,o/s/f spring
surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear springs
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s front floor corroded
surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill,o/s/f floor
surface corrosion o/s n/s front top shocker mounts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r tyre low on pressure
o/s front floor corroded
surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill,o/s/f floor
surface corrosion o/s n/s front top shocker mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted
surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill,n/s/r arch,o/s/f floor
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays
F/n/s and r/n/s tyre treads getting low.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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R889 YDX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YDX, 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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R889 YDX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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