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W856 UGY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 UGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,957 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,430 miles

Offside Front front sill corroded next to jacking point

Fail 9 Sep 2021 47,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front front sill corroded next to jacking point

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,423 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 47,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,359 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 46,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,045 miles

Rear both rear tyres in a poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,982 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 30,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 27,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,249 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,249 miles

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

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

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)

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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W856 UGY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W856 UGY, 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 W856 UGY registered?

W856 UGY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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