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W371 RLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,234 mi
Last recorded90,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,741 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,070 miles

exhaust clamps missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,416 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes

front disc getting thin

nearside jacking rubber missing

Fail 26 May 2011 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower arm inner bushes

front disc getting thin

nearside jacking rubber missing

Pass 28 May 2010 64,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 57,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front rim slight misshape

Fail 26 May 2009 57,996 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front coil spring rusty at bottom

offside front rim slight misshape

Pass 29 May 2008 53,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise child seat fitted nearside front

advise windscreen could do with cleaning

Fail 29 May 2008 53,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise child seat fitted nearside front

advise windscreen could do with cleaning

Pass 31 May 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 41,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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W371 RLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W371 RLA, 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 W371 RLA registered?

W371 RLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W371 RLA safe to buy?

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