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W157 RCU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,090 mi
Last recorded217,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 217,090 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 217,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Spring mount has been painted not allowing full inspection of the repair.

Offside floor area behind the drivers seat is holed by corrosion but it is not within 30 cm of a perscribed area.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 192,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring is broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside floor area behind the drivers seat is holed by corrosion but it is not within 30 cm of a perscribed area.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 182,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust heat shield over rear silencer fixings corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 182,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust heat shield over rear silencer fixings corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 174,434 miles

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

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

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

oil around centre under tray

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Jun 2014 165,756 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 157,305 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2013 157,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2012 148,238 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 148,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 11 Jul 2011 139,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper smearing screen

Fail 12 Jul 2010 131,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper smearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 123,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 116,072 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 81,807 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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W157 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W157 RCU, 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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W157 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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