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W605 URP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux belt deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 132,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux belt deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,634 miles

front inner tyre treads worn low

some brake fluctuations noted on rear brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2014 123,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front inner tyre treads worn low

some brake fluctuations noted on rear brakes

Pass 8 May 2013 113,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,437 miles

n/side seatbelt very slow to retract

rear tyre treads wearing low

some damage on n/side rear outer wheel rim

Fail 8 May 2012 96,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner tail light not working

n/side seatbelt very slow to retract

rear indicators flashing whitish

rear tyre treads wearing low

some damage on n/side rear outer wheel rim

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 May 2010 88,315 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2009 82,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,996 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,996 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2007 69,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,022 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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W605 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W605 URP, 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 W605 URP registered?

W605 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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