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W689 PBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,097 mi
Last recorded234,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 234,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 234,186 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 234,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

h/lamp covers starting to fade

Pass 22 Jun 2011 222,920 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 222,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 205,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 188,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 188,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 173,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 158,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 144,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 119,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 119,001 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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W689 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W689 PBD, 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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W689 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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