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W874 UBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,936 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,310 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear passenger seat missing

warter leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,219 miles

rear passenger seat missing

warter leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,602 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,381 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 Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,167 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 60,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,369 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,369 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W874 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W874 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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What year was W874 UBD registered?

W874 UBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W874 UBD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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