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W72 YTM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,116 mi
Last recorded132,116 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 YTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 129,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,793 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 121,228 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 116,887 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2018 116,869 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 111,783 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 105,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,811 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 YTM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

W72 YTM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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