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W551 RNB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 142,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills and around drain holes and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,196 miles

Front suspension sits low.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension sits low.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 130,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 124,311 miles

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

corrosion to rear underbody

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

boot floor (nearside hole) corroded

boot floor (offside hole) corroded

brake lines corroded

exhaust system corroded

front (both) upper suspension coil spring cup corroded

fuel lines corroded

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

passenger airbag switched off

Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,058 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

boot floor (nearside hole) corroded

boot floor (offside hole) corroded

brake lines corroded

exhaust system corroded

front (both) upper suspension coil spring cup corroded

fuel lines corroded

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

passenger airbag switched off

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,992 miles

corroded through on nearside rear but not within a load bearing structure

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to fuel lines

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 108,992 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corroded through on nearside rear but not within a load bearing structure

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to fuel lines

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,476 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion brake lines

corrosion to fuel lines

slight distortion on front disks

srs light on dash (airbag turned off)

steel rim fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as the offside

Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion brake lines

corrosion to fuel lines

slight distortion on front disks

srs light on dash (airbag turned off)

steel rim fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as the offside

Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on dash

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front reg plate cracked

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bush (upper) splitting

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,929 miles

front reg plate cracked

airbag light on dash

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside rear shock absorber rubber bush (upper) splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,282 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 57,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 May 2007 57,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,524 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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W551 RNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W551 RNB, 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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W551 RNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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