MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn at inner edges
Both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W42 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W42 RUY, 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 W42 RUY registered?
W42 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.
Is W42 RUY safe to buy?
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