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R890 MGC

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,378 mi
Last recorded141,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,696 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,943 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 124,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 101,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,218 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,413 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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R890 MGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R890 MGC, 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 R890 MGC registered?

R890 MGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R890 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 MGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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