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R864 FDM

1998 Mercedes Unknown

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,974 mi
Last recorded13,974 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 FDM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,974 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 13,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,563 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 10,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 10,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 10,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 10,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 10,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 10,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning marker light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning marker light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning marker light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 10,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 10,521 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working connection (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 9,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt missing (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt missing (5.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R864 FDM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R864 FDM?

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What year was R864 FDM registered?

R864 FDM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R864 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 FDM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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