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W889 EKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,287 mi
Last recorded189,287 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 189,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 177,044 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

petrol pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 170,159 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear outer boot floors corroded very close to tow bar prescribed area

Fail 10 Sep 2013 170,159 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear outer boot floors corroded very close to tow bar prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2012 166,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front and both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 158,363 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 158,363 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 149,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 137,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 137,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,849 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,184 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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W889 EKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W889 EKE, 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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W889 EKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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