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W826 UKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,242 mi
Last recorded145,242 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 UKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to ascertain repair to o/s/front suspension spring top mounting repair is of satisfactory state, covered in underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2019 145,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner support cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring support area not correctly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 144,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 140,668 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 140,657 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 140,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,639 miles

Beam pattern blurred

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,966 miles

Headlamp pattern not very clear.

N/S mirror not very secure.

SRS warning light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 112,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,305 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,676 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

petrol fumes from rear (no leaks found at time of test)???

slight leak from both rear dampers

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,143 miles

maximum lift in both front lower suspension 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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W826 UKJ 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 87.5%.

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 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 W826 UKJ, 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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W826 UKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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