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W424 YCR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 YCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,878 miles

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)

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

low pad warning message is displayed

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,879 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r of bumper not sharp

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight damage to n/s/r of bumper not sharp

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,100 miles

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

airbag light is on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,500 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear

offside front tyre wearing slightly

srs light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,921 miles

EPC and SRS Warning lights on

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

EPC and SRS Warning lights on

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,660 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,282 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 52,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 46,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 39,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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W424 YCR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W424 YCR, 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 W424 YCR registered?

W424 YCR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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