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W261 BGB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 BGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,950 miles

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

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

engine overheating

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine overheating

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,963 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,090 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,418 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front anti-roll bar end bushes have slight play

front wheel bearings have slight end float

slight play on both inner track rod joints

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,983 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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W261 BGB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W261 BGB, 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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W261 BGB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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