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W274 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,868 mi
Last recorded177,868 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 177,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,896 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 168,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 160,100 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 150,568 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 150,568 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 139,507 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2008 139,507 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2007 122,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 104,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 82,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 82,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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W274 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W274 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 W274 YBH registered?

W274 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W274 YBH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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