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W887 KAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,851 mi
Last recorded88,851 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,851 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

signs of wear both the rear brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

signs of wear both the rear brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,687 miles

front number plate deteriating

nearside rear boot belt is damaged, however NO seat present at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,687 miles

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

front number plate deteriating

nearside rear boot belt is damaged, however NO seat present at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,195 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 61,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,372 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,372 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate is starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,953 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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W887 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W887 KAP, 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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W887 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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