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W743 YGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,262 mi
Last recorded121,262 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 121,262 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 12 May 2014 121,262 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 14 May 2013 117,609 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 29 May 2012 114,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 114,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,368 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,042 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 104,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 94,703 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,703 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,481 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,481 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear companian plate split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,078 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W743 YGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W743 YGK, 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 W743 YGK registered?

W743 YGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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