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W739 RCF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,394 mi
Last recorded219,394 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW739 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 219,394 miles

all suspension bushes and ball joints worn.

brake pipes corroded.

oil leak.

unable to view rear coil springs fully.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 219,391 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes and ball joints worn

brake pipes corroding

odd wheel rim fitted to offside front

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Feb 2013 211,478 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f coil spring mounting area starting to corrode

o/s/r outersill corroded

tested wet

wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 211,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

195/65 r15 91t

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

o/s/f coil spring mounting area starting to corrode

o/s/r outersill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

wheel archs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 203,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to nearside outer sill

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front winf and outer sill corroded

slight play in steering offside front dteering

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 Jan 2012 203,540 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front winf and outer sill corroded

slight play in steering offside front dteering

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 12 Dec 2011 202,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine misfire

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

odd wheel rim fitted to nearside front

offside rear tyre just on legal limit recommend replacement now

offside wing and outer sill heavily corroded

rear springs corroded unable to inspect fully

travel on parking brake could be improved

Pass 5 Jan 2011 194,495 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 4 Jan 2011 194,495 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Sep 2009 185,900 miles

both outer sills covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 172,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 172,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 146,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 146,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 107,892 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 103,063 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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W739 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W739 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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W739 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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