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W159 RLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,344 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,836 miles

both front jacking points corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,705 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 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W159 RLD, 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 RLD registered?

W159 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W159 RLD safe to buy?

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