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W234 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,959 mi
Last recorded191,959 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 191,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 182,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 171,859 miles

advisory front and rear registration plate are a bit deteriorated dirty

advisory rear brake performance is uneven parking brake max force

Fail 9 Mar 2010 171,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory front and rear registration plate are a bit deteriorated dirty

advisory rear brake performance is uneven parking brake max force

Pass 2 Mar 2009 160,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 146,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 129,423 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 129,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W234 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W234 YBH, 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 W234 YBH registered?

W234 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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