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W257 RPF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,255 mi
Last recorded159,255 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 159,255 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working, pre 01/09/2009 vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2026 159,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working, pre 01/09/2009 vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 139,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 125,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,038 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler pipe

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 122,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion around fuel filler pipe

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

offside of boot corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake hoses perished

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust back box

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,785 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,998 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 78,980 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,403 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,403 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,848 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,031 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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W257 RPF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W257 RPF, 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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W257 RPF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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