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W228 RBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,946 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,906 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 118,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,422 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,644 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 106,644 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,213 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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W228 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 W228 RBH, 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 W228 RBH registered?

W228 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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