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W72 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 88,374 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 62,136 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,638 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,061 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,718 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,603 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE INNER SIDE WALL NOT EXCEEDING LENGTH OR DEPTH

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETIORATION

Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,133 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,144 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 16,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge(secondary tread depth)

rear differential has an oil leak on offside

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,354 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge(secondary tread depth)

rear differential has an oil leak on offside

Pass 22 Nov 2005 11,553 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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W72 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W72 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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What year was W72 BKN registered?

W72 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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