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W866 URP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,765 mi
Last recorded153,765 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 153,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 152,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 152,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,387 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,387 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 150,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 139,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 139,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 137,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT

Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 107,525 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 106,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,730 miles

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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W866 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W866 URP, 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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W866 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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