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W589 PRJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3220cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,452 mi
Last recorded206,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 PRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,220cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 206,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 172,889 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f spring top(advise investigation/repair)can not determine strength of seat due to sealer

Fail 16 Feb 2008 171,934 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on o/s/f spring top seat(advise investigation/repair)can not determine strenth of seat due to sealer

Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 102,940 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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W589 PRJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,220cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W589 PRJ, 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 W589 PRJ registered?

W589 PRJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W589 PRJ safe to buy?

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