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W714 RCF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

271,298 mi
Last recorded271,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 271,298 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 271,298 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch faulty (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 257,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlight beam patterns are poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 257,348 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlight beam patterns are poor

Pass 14 Mar 2014 246,086 miles

Near side front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 232,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 214,638 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK DUE TO LENSES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Mar 2011 196,593 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 196,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 180,261 miles

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

both rear brake pipe flexie hoses cracking

nsf tyre has cuts in sidewall not to cords

Pass 4 Mar 2009 163,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 150,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 150,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 130,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 115,470 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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W714 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 W714 RCF, 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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W714 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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