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W401 YTW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,501 mi
Last recorded168,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 YTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 168,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 168,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 135,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 95,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,062 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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W401 YTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W401 YTW, 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 W401 YTW registered?

W401 YTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W401 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 YTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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