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R891 AKM

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2014 127,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,499 miles

offside door mirror misted up

offside front tyre cracking upon inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking up

Pass 5 Jul 2011 117,894 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 113,311 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 85,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 83,292 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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R891 AKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R891 AKM, 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 R891 AKM registered?

R891 AKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R891 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 AKM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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