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W236 RLG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 RLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,550 miles

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

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

corrosion holes to n/s/r and o/s/r not within prescribed area no towbar fitted

ride height pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,360 miles

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

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

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

rear exhaust mount corroded but system adequatly supported

two corrosion holes to boot floor not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,495 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion holes to n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor not within prescribed area

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

rear exh mount wired but system adequatly supported

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,626 miles

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

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

corrosion holes to n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor not within prescribed area (sought confirmation off QC

rear exhaust mount wired up but system adequatly supported

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,693 miles

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

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

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

one rear exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,193 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 76,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 69,033 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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W236 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W236 RLG, 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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W236 RLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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