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W859 RNK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 RNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,008 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,845 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,419 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 75,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,289 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,434 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,477 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,800 miles

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,759 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W859 RNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W859 RNK, 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 W859 RNK registered?

W859 RNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W859 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W859 RNK shows 15 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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