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T172 RKR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,800 mi
Last recorded76,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 RKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 89,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 77,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,363 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2005 48,616 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 48,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T172 RKR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T172 RKR, 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 T172 RKR registered?

T172 RKR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 August 2000.

Is T172 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 RKR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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