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W159 KRF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 KRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 108,234 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 104,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

front pads & discs worn

ns rear brake discs heavily pitted & slight judder

Fail 23 May 2011 104,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

front pads & discs worn

ns rear brake discs heavily pitted & slight judder

Pass 26 May 2010 98,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 81,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 74,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,105 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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W159 KRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W159 KRF, 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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What year was W159 KRF registered?

W159 KRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W159 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 KRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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