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W791 YDN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

296,393 mi
Last recorded296,393 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 296,393 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in the front o/s link bar

play in the front wheel bearings

play in the steering o/s track arm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 271,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 271,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

slight play in the steering

Pass 25 May 2011 244,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 212,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 183,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle showing signs of uderbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2009 164,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 164,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle showing signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2009 152,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 152,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 146,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 129,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 129,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 110,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 110,921 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 84,015 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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W791 YDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W791 YDN, 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 W791 YDN registered?

W791 YDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W791 YDN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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