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W653 YBW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 144,523 miles

corrosion at osr

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,560 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,077 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2012 131,203 miles

headlamp lenses give slightly dull pattern

Fail 2 Mar 2012 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

headlamp lenses give slightly dull pattern

Pass 17 Mar 2011 125,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 125,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2010 117,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 97,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W653 YBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol 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 W653 YBW, 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 W653 YBW registered?

W653 YBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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