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W656 RPE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,504 miles

advise : all round body surface corrsion

Fail 5 Dec 2016 142,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise : all round body surface corrsion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 137,215 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion to outer wheel arches

Fail 2 Dec 2015 137,215 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion to outer wheel arches

Fail 19 Nov 2015 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 130,666 miles

both o/s wheel arches are rusty

front anti roll bar is rusty

front subframe is rusty

n/s/f tyre outer edge is devoid of tread

n/s/r wheel arch is rusty

o/s/f tyre outer edge is worn low

rear subframe is rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2014 130,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both o/s wheel arches are rusty

front anti roll bar is rusty

front subframe is rusty

n/s/f tyre outer edge is devoid of tread

n/s/r wheel arch is rusty

o/s/f tyre outer edge is worn low

rear subframe is rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,098 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 122,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 114,642 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,326 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,965 miles

movement at steering wheel.attention required.

rattle from rear exhaust system.

Fail 6 Dec 2005 48,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

movement at steering wheel (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

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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W656 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W656 RPE, 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 W656 RPE registered?

W656 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is W656 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 RPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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