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W459 ULT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,532 mi
Last recorded119,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 101,067 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,881 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on dash

fuel filter plastic cover damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on dash

fuel filter plastic cover damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,466 miles

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,631 miles

n/s/r floor cover damaged.

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play.

o/s/r floor has had seal cover put on it.

Pass 5 May 2007 35,332 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 35,328 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 30,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 30,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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W459 ULT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W459 ULT, 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 W459 ULT registered?

W459 ULT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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