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W181 YGN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 147,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 140,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 140,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 110,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,932 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 90,402 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass faded

rear number plate faded

slight play on steering wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2008 90,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s door mirror glass faded

rear number plate faded

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,332 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 75,332 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,285 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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W181 YGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W181 YGN, 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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W181 YGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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