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W601 UBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,479 mi
Last recorded166,479 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,479 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S Jacking area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 162,518 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S Jacking area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 160,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 156,544 miles

Headlight beam patterns not sharp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 15 Nov 2014 156,343 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlight beam patterns not sharp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 13 Nov 2013 141,531 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

One of two nearside rear sidlights not working

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Some light scratching to offside windscreen

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,613 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2012 128,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 95,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,426 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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W601 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W601 UBD, 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 W601 UBD registered?

W601 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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