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W322 RKS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,627 mi
Last recorded195,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 195,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres bald on inner edge

wheel arches corroded/offside front wing repaired

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

o/s/f wing corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

noise from engine

o/s/f wing corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,962 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 100,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front lower driving lamp inoperative repairs to front suspension coill spring supports covered in underseal nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Sep 2010 90,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front lower driving lamp inoperative repairs to front suspension coill spring supports covered in underseal nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f upper suspesion arm ball joint boot burst

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,596 miles

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

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

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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W322 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel 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 W322 RKS, 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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W322 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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