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R889 YDX

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 137,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,081 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 131,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 130,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 129,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 127,162 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 124,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 120,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 114,302 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,848 miles

Nearside Front 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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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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