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W637 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,916 mi
Last recorded171,916 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,916 miles

Nearside 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 Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 168,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished also (4.1.E.1)

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

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

beam patterns weak both headlamps have deterioation

Fail 10 Jun 2016 168,621 miles

Emissions not tested epc light indicates a fault,engine chuffing possible injector leaking, risk of damage to engine etc (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished also (4.1.E.1)

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

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

beam patterns weak both headlamps have deterioation

engine chuffing possible leaking injector

Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 151,256 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre has splits in the tread

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2013 142,342 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 142,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,986 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 120,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 101,353 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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W637 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W637 BKN, 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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W637 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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