MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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