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W829 PRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,531 mi
Last recorded175,531 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 175,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 175,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 166,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 166,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 157,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 148,786 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 138,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 100,372 miles

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2007 100,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,381 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f fog light n/w

wipers smear

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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W829 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W829 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 W829 PRP registered?

W829 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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