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W287 TRY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 TRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 71,434 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 71,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,447 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,446 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,916 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,145 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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W287 TRY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W287 TRY, 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 W287 TRY registered?

W287 TRY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W287 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W287 TRY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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