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W511 RPE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,853 mi
Last recorded157,853 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 157,853 miles

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

n/s washer provides insufficient fluid, o/s washer provides sufficient fluid to cover windscreen

Fail 14 May 2015 157,853 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s washer provides insufficient fluid, o/s washer provides sufficient fluid to cover windscreen

Pass 5 May 2014 151,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 144,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 138,157 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 138,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 128,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 116,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 108,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,642 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 98,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,534 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 94,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 75,694 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 75,694 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W511 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W511 RPE, 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 W511 RPE registered?

W511 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W511 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 RPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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