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W541 RKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,565 mi
Last recorded255,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 255,565 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 255,533 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 154,440 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 154,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 143,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 133,918 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 120,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 105,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 105,734 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W541 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W541 RKJ, 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 W541 RKJ registered?

W541 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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