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W196 RGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,289 mi
Last recorded168,289 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 RGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 168,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 168,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 157,580 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 151,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 151,431 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 144,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 138,450 miles

Nearside rear outer side light not working.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINTS. (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear outer side light not working.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,182 miles

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cord.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,050 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cord.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,168 miles

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

SRS lamp on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

SRS lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,131 miles

SRS lamp on.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 106,265 miles

SRS lamp on.

Tracking required.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 100,616 miles

Both front tyres have wear on iner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS lamp on.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,748 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner tread.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS lamp on.

Tracking required.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,981 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE WEAR ON INNER & OUTER TREAD.

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW.

FRONT N/PLATE CRACK.

REAR N/PLATE DISFIGURED.

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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W196 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This 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 W196 RGM, 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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W196 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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