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W134 YBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,423 mi
Last recorded153,423 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 153,423 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 8 Oct 2014

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

mileage not showing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,449 miles

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

slight cut on n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,202 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 108,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,242 miles

near side front tyre has a tear

off side track rod rubber is split

Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has a tear

off side track rod rubber is split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 68,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,338 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 59,338 miles

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

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)

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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W134 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W134 YBD, 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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W134 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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