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R895 DYJ

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,445 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,405 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,403 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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R895 DYJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R895 DYJ, 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 R895 DYJ registered?

R895 DYJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R895 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 DYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R895 DYJ have outstanding finance?

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