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W588 UAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 179,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

underside jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 178,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 178,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 175,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 172,014 miles

All tyres getting close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 162,266 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 152,667 miles

dront pads low

rear discs worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 152,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

dront pads low

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 143,131 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 143,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 134,690 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 134,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,933 miles

OS NS FRONT OS NS REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,322 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear

suspension pipes starting to corrode at rear

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,322 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear

suspension pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 96,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,657 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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W588 UAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W588 UAY, 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 W588 UAY registered?

W588 UAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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