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W658 RKS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 122,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,813 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,128 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,128 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,873 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 76,618 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,434 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,475 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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W658 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W658 RKS, 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 W658 RKS registered?

W658 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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