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RKU 905X

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 905X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,989 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 96,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,772 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 88,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 86,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 81,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 67,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,383 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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RKU 905X is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKU 905X, 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 RKU 905X registered?

RKU 905X is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is RKU 905X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKU 905X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKU 905X have outstanding finance?

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