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W493 YOC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,583 mi
Last recorded115,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 110,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 105,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 105,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,206 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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W493 YOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W493 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 W493 YOC registered?

W493 YOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W493 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 YOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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