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W59 RJM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,182 mi
Last recorded187,182 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 RJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 187,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Surface rust under

Fail 18 Dec 2020 187,182 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface rust under

Pass 18 Jun 2019 181,462 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 170,171 miles

Front Metal brake pipes are heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 170,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Metal brake pipes are heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 157,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,088 miles

Offside Rear slight leak o/s/r s/absorber

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,276 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriourating.

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gear selector linkage bush missing.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear centre seat belt buckle surround broken, still working ok.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,867 miles

All rear suspension control arm bushes slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion to suspension/brake/fuel lines

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 17 Jun 2013 108,867 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop

All rear suspension control arm bushes slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion to suspension/brake/fuel lines

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some corrosion to rear brake and suspension pipes.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,730 miles

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

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

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

Low pressure to n/s/r tyre.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,447 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2008 65,236 miles

both rear tyres getting low inner edge

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs ridged

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,767 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,767 miles

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

Brake pipes rusty, n/s/r.

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front pads getting low.

Front tyres worn on edges, bald on inner.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Rear brake flexys perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,577 miles

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

crack in frony number plate

front tyre treads wearing on edges

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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W59 RJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W59 RJM, 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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W59 RJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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