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W486 RKK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,650 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 117,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged + no sharp objects

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,007 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,510 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level close to min

rear valves perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,498 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level close to min

rear valves perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,393 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,861 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,564 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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W486 RKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W486 RKK, 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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W486 RKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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