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W659 RKS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Pink Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill / jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill / jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,447 miles

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,200 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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W659 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Pink with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W659 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 W659 RKS registered?

W659 RKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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