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W869 UBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,328 mi
Last recorded198,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 198,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 198,096 miles

Nearside Front wear to inner edge

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear floor and sill,

Offside Front wear to inner edge

Offside Rear corrosion to rear floor seam

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 198,076 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 195,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 195,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 190,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 178,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 225,250 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 225,249 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 221,259 miles

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

Rear box rusty

Pass 8 May 2012 211,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 203,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 190,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 176,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 165,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 142,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,498 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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W869 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W869 UBD, 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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W869 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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