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W132 RBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,855 mi
Last recorded178,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 RBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 178,855 miles

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

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

both front outer head lamp lenses starting to diss-colour.

damage to bodywork o/s/f of vehicle.

diesel residew around front of engine (pump area) ?

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn.

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

various rear suspension link (bushes) worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 178,855 miles

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

both front outer head lamp lenses starting to diss-colour.

damage to bodywork o/s/f of vehicle.

diesel residew around front of engine (pump area) ?

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn.

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

various rear suspension link (bushes) worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 170,864 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 161,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 150,879 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 Apr 2011 150,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 7 Jul 2010 143,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 129,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 129,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 116,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 116,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,856 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 103,856 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,640 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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W132 RBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W132 RBJ, 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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W132 RBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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