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W831 RNH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017
Fail 30 Sep 2017

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 187,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 183,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,593 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 177,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 274,659 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 274,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 162,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,389 miles

Near Side Rear Brake Pads Running Low..

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 151,389 miles

Near Side Rear Brake Pads Running Low..

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 139,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 139,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 122,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 122,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 10 Sep 2007 110,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 98,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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W831 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W831 RNH, 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 W831 RNH registered?

W831 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W831 RNH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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