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W835 RCF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

328,589 mi
Last recorded328,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 328,589 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 307,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 282,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 279,958 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 279,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 256,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 226,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 194,390 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 194,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 161,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 161,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 154,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 139,469 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005

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

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

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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W835 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W835 RCF, 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 W835 RCF registered?

W835 RCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W835 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W835 RCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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