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W49 KBN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 94,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear by subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,824 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,037 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 26 Aug 2014 85,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,654 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,447 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,447 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,258 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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W49 KBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W49 KBN, 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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W49 KBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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