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W878 RES

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,376 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

one bulb not working in offside tail lamp

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,190 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 99,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,114 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,064 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,648 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,472 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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W878 RES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W878 RES, 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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W878 RES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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