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W665 RNS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,095 mi
Last recorded225,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 225,095 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 225,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 218,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Both rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

body has corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 218,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Both rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

body has corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 211,395 miles

body has corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2013 211,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

body has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 200,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 200,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 187,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 175,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 163,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 153,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 143,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 128,988 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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W665 RNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W665 RNS, 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 W665 RNS registered?

W665 RNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W665 RNS safe to buy?

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