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B15 RDE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,490 mi
Last recorded39,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 39,490 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 31,903 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 31,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,004 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 31,004 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 24,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,570 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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B15 RDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 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 B15 RDE, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B15 RDE registered?

B15 RDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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