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W491 YOC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017
Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,076 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 122,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,201 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 105,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 99,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 92,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 88,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,258 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,868 miles

Slight play in steering rack assy. Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

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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W491 YOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W491 YOC, 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 W491 YOC registered?

W491 YOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W491 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 YOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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