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W504 RLK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

289,976 mi
Last recorded289,976 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 289,976 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 289,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 285,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 258,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 274,500 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front fog lamp not working

slight exhaust leaking from down pipe/exhaust manifold area

Fail 27 May 2011 274,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front fog lamp not working

slight exhaust leaking from down pipe/exhaust manifold area

Pass 3 Jun 2010 264,188 miles

slight corrosion on the front to rear metal brakepipes

Fail 13 May 2010 264,174 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on the rear brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2009 253,303 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 253,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2008 225,703 miles

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

Oil leak

condition of number plates

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 196,988 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2006 168,048 miles

front brake pads look low

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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W504 RLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W504 RLK, 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 W504 RLK registered?

W504 RLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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