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W572 YPU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,684 mi
Last recorded184,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW572 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 184,684 miles

Bonnet latches securely closed but only on one side

EPC light on

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

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

Offside front shock has slightly reduced damping effect

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 184,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Bonnet latches securely closed but only on one side

EPC light on

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

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

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

Offside front shock has slightly reduced damping effect

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 176,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 160,056 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 160,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2009 152,095 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

heavy scuffing nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch is getting rusty

slight play offside rackend

stonechips to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 152,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

heavy scuffing nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch is getting rusty

slight play offside rackend

stonechips to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 143,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak, possibly camshaft cover gasket

long travel on the parking brake foot pedal

nearside rear bumper corner damaged and partially insecure

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front wheel arch corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

trim coming away from the base of the drivers door

Pass 6 Dec 2007 132,757 miles

heavy wear front brake discs

slight play front wishbone bushes

slight smearing wiper blade

Fail 6 Dec 2007 132,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy wear front brake discs

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight play front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2006 121,386 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 121,386 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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W572 YPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W572 YPU, 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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W572 YPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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