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R27 AFS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,973 mi
Last recorded55,973 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 AFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,973 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,014 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 48,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,975 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,935 miles

Corrosion/Hole in floor on O/S/R

Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

B service due now

Corrosion/Hole in floor on O/S/R

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,924 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 41,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre rear brakelight not fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,739 miles

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R27 AFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R27 AFS, 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 R27 AFS registered?

R27 AFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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