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W392 RKS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,404 mi
Last recorded157,404 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW392 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,404 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner tread. 225/50/r16-92w

O/S/F upper ball joint bush worn.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Slight corrosion under rear of vehicle.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear subframe bush splitting and has some play

Offside Rear Showing some white light

Rear BOTH rear shock absorbers very worn

Rear brakes worn/corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 155,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear subframe bush splitting and has some play

Offside Rear Showing some white light

Rear BOTH rear shock absorbers very worn

Rear brakes worn/corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 155,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 155,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 153,014 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 145,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 138,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 130,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 121,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak from gearbox sump

Fail 16 Oct 2008 112,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,888 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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W392 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W392 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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W392 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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