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W158 RFS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 RFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front arches corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,555 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,435 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,930 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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W158 RFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W158 RFS, 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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W158 RFS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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