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W231 YJN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all 4 wheel arches covered with duct tape so not allowing full inspection

corrossion on off side front sill

leak from washers when filled above minimum level

washer jet broken but still provides sufficient fluid

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corrossion in general

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corrossion in general

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,643 miles

outer wheel archers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,652 miles

outer wheel archers rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,654 miles

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

dash fault light staying on

misting on offside front door mirror glass

rear brake pads worn to the minimum thickness

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,329 miles

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

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

offside front door mirror glass detiorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,529 miles

all 4 tyres worn to the legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 55,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,034 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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W231 YJN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W231 YJN, 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 W231 YJN registered?

W231 YJN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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