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W806 SBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,761 mi
Last recorded198,761 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW806 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 198,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 198,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing pins missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 189,023 miles

corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 183,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 14 Jan 2013 176,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 169,537 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 169,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 163,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 156,859 miles

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion started on front cross member

rear tyres on legal limit worn on edges replacement advised

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2009 156,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion started on front cross member

rear tyres on legal limit worn on edges replacement advised

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2008 146,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 146,543 miles

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

advise computerised 4 wheel alignment

Pass 18 Jun 2007 131,577 miles

front anti-roll bar link lower bushes beginning to wear

Pass 20 Jun 2006 118,223 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight lift in front lower ball joints

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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W806 SBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W806 SBY, 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 W806 SBY registered?

W806 SBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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