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W668 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,444 mi
Last recorded181,444 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 181,444 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 181,444 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 178,079 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 169,268 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 169,268 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Coil Spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 159,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,840 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,839 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 144,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF Tyre has a minor surface cut

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,252 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 141,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 130,691 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre has a minor cut

OSF Tyre is feathering

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 115,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 106,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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W668 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W668 BKN, 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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W668 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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