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W889 RGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,618 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle including suspension ad brake components corroded

minor leak from front of engine.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in tread but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour at ldle close to excess

emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour under load close to excess

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertrays covered in diesel fuel but unable to confirm a leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in tread but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertrays covered in diesel fuel but unable to confirm a leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,329 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,534 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,454 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 74,819 miles

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

fuel pipe kinked under car

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 66,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 62,342 miles

fuel pipe kinked under car

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 RGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W889 RGF, 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 W889 RGF registered?

W889 RGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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