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W818 UBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,200 mi
Last recorded150,200 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,200 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 149,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 143,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,603 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 131,884 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 131,884 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 117,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2009 110,653 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,222 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

slight play in the offside front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Apr 2008 105,981 miles

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

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

slight play in both the front wheels

slight play in the offside front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2007 94,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 94,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 83,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 83,056 miles

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

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

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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W818 UBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol 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 W818 UBH, 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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W818 UBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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