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W188 YKP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,917 miles

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

slight damage / curb marks to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,099 miles

Nearside Front & Offside Front Jacking Points Corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside Front Tyre Sidewall Damage

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,531 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside floors front and rear

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

some corrosion to front chassis cross member

Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside floors front and rear

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

some corrosion to front chassis cross member

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,065 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 63,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,535 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,970 miles

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

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

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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W188 YKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W188 YKP, 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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W188 YKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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