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W821 KPA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,558 mi
Last recorded110,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,305 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyre treads perished inside edges

both rear tyre treads on wear markers/perished

lower steering shaft prtective rubber boot split

nearside front & offside rear rubber jacking pads missing

nearside front/nearside rear/offside rear wheel beads distorted

nearside mirror casing loose

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,718 miles

1. os rear wheel rim damaged to limit.

4. inner front pads 75% worn.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. os rear wheel rim damaged to limit.

2. both front wishbones starting to corrode inside box section....recommend waxoyl etc to prevent further deteriation.

3. all metal brake pipes corroded with road salt....the one to the os front wheel is on limit...recommend clean and waxoyl.

4. inner front pads 75% worn.

5. front wiper blade poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp washers not working

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,740 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,989 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres wearing on edges and have damage to sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W821 KPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W821 KPA, 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 W821 KPA registered?

W821 KPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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