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W242 RBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,216 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,403 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,681 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,961 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W242 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc 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 W242 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 W242 RBH registered?

W242 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W242 RBH safe to buy?

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