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V244 RCA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under rear seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ inner wing behind headlamp (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / wheel arch behind headlamp (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe by suspension arm mounting bolt (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe by suspension arm mounting bolt (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,910 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,113 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges close too limits

Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn edges close too limits

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,120 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST...CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST...CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,150 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

slight play in the rack

Fail 7 Dec 2011 85,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in the rack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,850 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,839 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,936 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,004 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,345 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 39,226 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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V244 RCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V244 RCA, 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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V244 RCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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