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W821 PRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,279 mi
Last recorded187,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 187,279 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 187,279 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 179,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 169,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 169,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 158,067 miles

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

front tyres worn at iner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 146,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 111,106 miles

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads linings low

Nearside Rear child seat poorly fitted

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Slight play in both front lower anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel ball joint

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,600 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 60,754 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRP, 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 PRP registered?

W821 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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