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W771 RRU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 146,945 miles

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

o/s/f wing has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2014 146,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

o/s/f wing has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 135,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 130,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 130,623 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 117,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 117,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 111,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,842 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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W771 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W771 RRU, 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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W771 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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