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R894 AUH

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 154,736 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pad warning light on.

cover on steering wheel in poor condition.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

some travel on parking brake.

some wear on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 154,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pad warning light on.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

some travel on parking brake.

some wear on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 144,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 144,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 99,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R894 AUH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R894 AUH, 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 R894 AUH registered?

R894 AUH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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